BNS Section 161 — Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office
Section 161 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 addresses “Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office”. Read the provision below with its qualifications, exceptions and chapter context; the official source is linked alongside it.
161. Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office.—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. ¶
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