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.
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 deals with abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office. It replaces IPC 133 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 161 is cognizable and non-bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 | Abetment of assault by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office. | Imprisonment for 3 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 161
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 133: Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office
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