Of Offences Againstthe State
IPC Section 139 - Persons subject to certain Acts
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Simple language explanation
IPC Section 139 deals with persons subject to certain acts.
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139. Persons subject to certain Acts. No person subject to 2[the Army Act, 3[the Army Act, 1950
(46 of 1950 )], the Naval Discipline Act, 4[5*** 6[the Indian Navy (Discipl ine) Act, 1934 (34 of 1934)],
7[the Air Force Act or 8[the Air Force Act, 1950 (45 of 1950)]]], is subject to punishment under this Code
Code for any of the offences defined in this Chapter.
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