Section 19 of The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992
Any person subject to this Act who commits any of the following offences, that is to say,—
- (a)begins, incites, causes or conspires with any other person to cause any mutiny in the Force or in the military, naval or airforce of India or any forces co-operating therewith; or
- (b)joins in any such mutiny; or
- (c)being present at any such mutiny, does not use his utmost endeavours to suppress the same; or
- (d)knowing or having reason to believe in the existence of any such mutiny, or of any intention to mutiny or of any such conspiracy, does not, without delay, give information thereof to his commanding officer or other superior officer; or
- (e)endeavours to seduce any person in the Force or in the military, naval or air force of India or any forces co-operating therewith from his duty or allegiance to the Union, shall, on conviction by a Force Court, be liable to suffer death or such less punishment as is in this Act mentioned.
Summary
- Section 19 of the ITBP Act deals with the severe crime of mutiny within the armed forces.
- It punishes those who begin, incite, join, or conspire to cause a mutiny.
- Anyone present at a mutiny who does not use their utmost efforts to stop it is also guilty.
- Failing to immediately report known mutiny plans to a commanding officer is a serious offence.
- The maximum punishment for any mutiny related offence under this provision is death.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. What is the punishment for joining a mutiny under Section 19 of The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act?
Under Section 19 of The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, a person who joins a mutiny is liable to suffer death or a lesser punishment mentioned in the Act.
2. Do you have to actively rebel to be punished under Section 19 of the ITBP Act?
No, under Section 19 of the ITBP Act, merely being present at a mutiny and not trying your utmost to suppress it, or failing to report a conspiracy, are also crimes.
3. Does Section 19 of the 1992 defence law apply if the mutiny involves the Indian Navy?
Yes, Section 19 of the 1992 defence law applies to causing or joining a mutiny in the Force, or in the military, naval, or air forces of India, or any cooperating forces.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 19 of The Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, 1992, what action must a person take if they know about a conspiracy to mutiny?
Q2.What is the maximum possible sentence for endeavouring to seduce a person from their duty under Section 19 of the ITBP Act?
Q3.According to Section 19 of the 1992 border force law, what must a soldier do if they are present at a mutiny?
Q4.Under Section 19 of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force Act, which of the following forces is explicitly protected from attempts to seduce them from their allegiance?