Whoever, not being a soldier, 1 [sailor or airman] in the Military, 2[Naval or Air] service of the 3[Government of India], wears any garb or carries any token resembling any garb or token used by such a soldier, 1 [sailor or airman] with the intention that it may be believed that he is such a soldier, 1 [sailor or airman], shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.
Section 140: Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman
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Repealed.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 Repealed by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, with effect from 1 July 2024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 | 140 |
| Marginal note | Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | Repealed |
| Judgments citing it | 1 |
Judgments that turned on this provision
- APPLN/112/2024 of SAGAR DHANRAJ RENUKE Vs THE STATE OF MAHARASHTRA AND ANOTHERBombay High Court · 2024-01-10
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