Section 140Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman

Chapter VII — Offences Relating to the Army, Navy and Air Force

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Whoever, not being a soldier, sailor or airman in the Army, Navy or Air Force of India, wears any garb or carries any token resembling those used by such persons with intent that it may be believed that he is such a person shall be punished with imprisonment up to three months or fine or both.

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