IPC · VII — OF OFFENCES RELATINGTO THE ARMY,[4] [NAVY AND AIR FORCE]

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

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

140. Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman . — Whoever, not being a soldier,[8] [sailor or airman] in the Military,[9] [Naval or Air] service of the[10] [Government of India], wears any garb or carries any token resembling any garb or token used by such a soldier,[8] [sailor or airman] with the intention that it may be believed that he is such a soldier,[8] [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.

Source: India Code