The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 138 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever abets what he knows to be an act of insubordination by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman, in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India, shall, if such act of insubordination be committed in consequence of that abetment, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment -- Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine, or both -- Cognizable -- Bailable -- Triable by any Magistrate -- Non-compoundable.