BNS Section 161: Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 133
Procedural Classification Summary
Abetment of assault by an
Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Magistrate of the first class
Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 yearsofficer, soldier, sailor orand fine.class. airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No change.