162. 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, if such assault be committed in consequence of that abetment be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNS Section 162: Abetment of such assault, if assault committed
Section 162 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with abetment of such assault, if assault committed. It replaces IPC 134 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 162 is cognizable and non-bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | Abetment of such assault, if the assault committed. | Imprisonment for 7 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 162
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 134: Abetment of such assault, if the assault committed
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