131. Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty.

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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] or attempts to seduce any such officer, soldier, [sailor or airman] from his allegiance or his duty, shall be punished with [imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

[Explanation.—In this section the words “officer”, [“soldier”, [“sailor”] and “airman”] include any any person subject to the [Army Act, [the Army Act, 1950 (46 of 1950)], [the Naval Discipline Act, 4***the 4***the 5Indian Navy (Discipline) Act,1934 (34 of 1934)] [the Air Force Act or [the Air Force Act, 1950 (45 of 1950)]], as the case may be].]