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.
IPC Section 133 in BNS: Section 161
Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office
Section 133 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office) corresponds to Section 161 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 161 is cognizable, non-bailable, triable by Magistrate of the first class; punishment: Imprisonment for 3 years and fine.
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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.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
Text of BNS Section 161
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