BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 161 — Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office.
Replaces IPC Section 133.
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.
Nearby sections
- 158 Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner.
- 159 Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty.
- 160 Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof.
- 162 Abetment of such assault, if assault committed.
- 163 Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman.
- 164 Harbouring deserter.
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