BNSChapter VIII

S. 168

Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman.

Description

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.