Section 162 in THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023 – BNS

Abetment of
such assault, if
assault
committed.

  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, 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.