Section 161 Earlier IPC 133
Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office
Chapter 8: Offences relating to the Army, Navy and Air Force
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.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 45 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 159Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his dutyIPC 131
- 160Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereofIPC 132
- 162Abetment of such assault, if assault committedIPC 134
- 163Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airmanIPC 135
- 164Harbouring deserterIPC 136
- 165Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of masterIPC 137