BNS · CHAPTER VIII — Of Offences Relating To The Army, Navy And Air Force

Section 162. Abetment of such assault, if assault committed

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

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.

Source: India Code