No person subject to 1[the Army Act, 2[the Army Act, 1950 (46 of 1950)], the Naval Discipline Act, 3[ 4*** 5[the Indian Navy (Discipline) Act, 1934 (34 of 1934)], 6[the Air Force Act or 7[the Air Force Act, 1950 (45 of 1950)]]], is subject to punishment under this Code Code for any of the offences defined in this Chapter.
Section 139: Persons subject to certain Acts
The Indian Penal Code, 1860Central Act · Act 45 of 1860
Repealed. This text is published for reference. It is not in force, and it should not be relied on as current law without checking what replaced it. Repealed by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, with effect from 1 July 2024
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Indian Penal Code, 1860 |
|---|---|
| Section | 139 |
| Marginal note | Persons subject to certain Acts |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | Repealed |
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