Section 161 in THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023 – BNS

Abetment of
assault by
soldier, sailor
or airman on
his superior
officer, when
in execution of
his office.

  1. 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.