168. Whoever, not being a soldier, sailor or airman in the Army, Naval or Air service of the Government of India, wears any garb or carries any token resembling any garb or token used by such a soldier, sailor or airman with the intention that it may be believed that he is such a soldier, 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 two thousand rupees, or with both.
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 168: Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman
Chapter VIII — Of Offences Relating to the Army, Navy and Air Force
Source: official text of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Ministry of Home Affairs).