| Category of Bare Act | Name of the Act | Year of Promulgation |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Laws | Indian Penal Code | 1860 |
| Act Number | Enactment Date | Chapter Number |
| 45 | 06.10.1860 | 7 |
| Chapter Title | Sub-Chapter | Legislated by |
| Of Offence Relating To The ARMY, NAVY and AIR Force | - | Parliament of India |
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.
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1. Subs. by Act 10 of 1927, s. 2 and the First Sch., for “or sailor”.
2. Subs. by s. 2 and the First Sch., ibid., for “or Naval”.
3. Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for “Queen”.
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
| Wearing the dress or carrying any token used by a soldier, sailor or airman with intent that it may be believed that he is such a soldier, sailor or airman. | Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 500 rupees, or both. | Cognisable |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
| Bailable | Any Magistrate | Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |