# The Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 140: Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman

- Act: The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act 45 of 1860)
- In force from: 1862-01-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/ipc/section/140/

## Text

Whoever, not being a soldier, [sailor or airman] in the Military, [Naval or Air] service of the [Government of India], wears any garb or carries any token resembling any garb or token used by such a soldier, [sailor or airman] with the intention that it may be believed that he is such a soldier, [sailor or airman], shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both. CHAPTER VIII OF OFFENCES AGAINST THE PUBLIC TRANQUILLITY CHAPTER VIII OF OFFENCES AGAINST THE PUBLIC TRANQUILLITY

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