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"A", not being a soldier in the Army service of the Government of India, wears a garb used by such a…

Under Section 168 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 140 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860), whoever, not being a soldier, sailor, or airman in the Army,…

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"A", not being a soldier in the Army service of the Government of India, wears a garb used by such a soldier with the intention that it may be believed that he is such a soldier. Under which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, shall he be liable to punishment?

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Under Section 168 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 140 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860), whoever, not being a soldier, sailor, or airman in the Army, Naval or Air service of the Government of India, wears any garb or carries any token resembling any garb or token used by such a soldier, sailor, or airman with the intention that it may be believed that he is such a soldier, 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 two thousand rupees, or with both.

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