Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof.

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.

⁸ Subs. by Act 10 of 1927, s. 2 and the First Sch., for “o r sailor”.

⁹ Subs. by Act 10 of 1927, s. 2 and the First Sch., for “or Navy”.

¹⁰ Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for “Queen”.

¹¹ Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for “transpo rtation for life” (w.e.f. 1 -1-1956).