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BNS Section 167

Persons subject to certain Acts

No person subject to the Army Act, 1950 the Indian Navy (Discipline) Act, 1934, or the Air Force Act , 1950 shall be subject to punishment under this Sanhita for any of the offences defined in this Chapter.


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Key Points:
Exemption for Armed Forces Personnel:

This section provides an exemption for individuals who are subject to military laws, specifically under the Army Act, 1950, the Indian Navy (Discipline) Act, 1934, and the Air Force Act, 1950.
Military personnel who fall under the jurisdiction of these Acts are not subject to punishment under the BNS (Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita) for offenses defined in this Chapter.

Exclusive Jurisdiction of Military Laws:
Military laws like the Army Act, Navy Act, and Air Force Act provide their own set of rules, procedures, and punishments for offenses committed by members of the armed forces.
This section essentially ensures that military personnel are governed and disciplined according to the military legal framework and not under civilian laws for offenses covered in this chapter of the BNS.

Offenses in the Chapter:
The offenses defined in this chapter of the BNS (which deals with certain criminal actions like assault, insubordination, etc.) will not apply to military personnel as long as they are subject to military law.
This is because the military has its own disciplinary procedures for handling misconduct and offenses within the armed forces.




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