BNS 161 — Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

161. Whoever abets an assault by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman,
in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India, on any superior
officer  being  in  the  execution  of  his  office,  shall  be  punished  with
imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three
years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Abetment of such assault, if assault committed.

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