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SECTION 137 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 137 in Simple Words
If a deserter from the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force is hidden on a merchant vessel, and the master or person in charge could have known about it but neglected their duty or lacked discipline, they can be penalized with a fine of up to five hundred rupees, even if they were unaware of the concealment.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel, through negligence of master or person in charge thereof | Fine | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel, through negligence of master or person in charge thereof
Punishment : Fine
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
If he would have been aware of this concealment if not for certain circumstances, the master or person in control of a vessel on which a deserter from India's Army, Navy, or Air Force is hidden, will be subject to a fine of up to five hundred rupees.
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