Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · 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
In plain words
Abetting an assault by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman on a superior officer who is carrying out their duties is punishable with up to three years in prison and a fine.
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Official text
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.
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Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in), the consolidated text published by the Legislative Department, Government of India. Text as updated on India Code on 25 August 2026. Words in square brackets [ ] were inserted or substituted by later amending Acts, and *** marks words omitted by an amendment. The amendment footnotes are not reproduced here. Official text on India Code.
Supreme Court judgments citing the section 161
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