Whoever, abets the desertion of any officer, soldier, 1 [sailor or airman], in the Army, 2 [Navy or Air Force] of the 3[Government of India], shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
<span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>Whoever, abets the desertion of any officer, soldier, <sup>1</sup> [sailor or airman], in the Army, <sup>2</sup> [Navy or Air Force] of the <sup>3</sup>[Government of India], shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.<br>