IPC → BNS

IPC Section 133 in BNS

IPC Section 133 corresponds to BNS Section 161 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Penal Code, 1860, Section 133
New provision161
New ActBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

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

Drafting note. No change.

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.

Read the full text of BNS Section 161

Questions this page answers

What is IPC 133 in BNS?

IPC Section 133 is BNS Section 161 — Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office.

Has the provision changed?

No change.

Which law applies to an offence today?

Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

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