Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Chapter 08 Offences Relating To The Army, Navy And Air Force
Section 168: Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman.
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.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 2,000 rupees, or both.
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Any Magistrate.