Whoever abets the committing of mutiny by an officer, soldier, 1 [sailor or airman], in the Army, 2 [Navy or Air Force] of the 3[Government of India], shall, if mutiny be committed in consequence of that abetment, be punished with death or with 4[imprisonment for life], or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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Footnote -

1. Subs. by Act 10 of 1927, s. 2 and the First Sch., for "or sailor".

2. Subs. by s. 2 and the First Sch., ibid., for "or Navy".

3. Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for "Queen".

4. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for "transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).