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CHAPTER VIII OF OFFENCES RELATING TO THE ARMY, NAVY AND AIR FORCE

Section 161: Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

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.

Corresponding IPC provision

As given in the correspondence table of the National Crime Records Bureau (Ministry of Home Affairs). Read both texts before relying on it. NCRB table

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