BNS Section 161

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.