Whoever, abets the desertion of any officer, soldier, 1 [sailor or airman], in the Army, 2 [Navy or Air Force] of the 3[Government of India], shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

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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".