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IPC Section 132 - Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from three years to ten years.)
Please refer to BNS 160 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever abets the committing of mutiny by an officer, soldier, sailor, or airman in the Army, Navy, or Air Force of the Government of India shall, if mutiny is committed in consequence of that abetment, be punished with death or with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to a fine.
IPC 132 in Simple Words
If someone encourages the commission of mutiny by an officer, soldier, sailor, or airman in the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force, and mutiny occurs as a result, the abettor can be punished with death, life imprisonment, or imprisonment for up to ten years, and may also be fined.
Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof | Death or Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof
Punishment : Death or Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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