BNS Section 161: Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 8: Of Offences Relating to the Army, Navy and Air Force
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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.
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Other sections in this chapter
- 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
- 165. Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master
- 166. Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman
- 167. Persons subject to certain Acts
- 168. Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman