Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office
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Summary
Instigating or helping a serving soldier, sailor or airman to assault their superior while the superior is performing official duties is a criminal offence. The offender may be punished with imprisonment for up to three years and a fine.
Example
Ravi urges a soldier during a parade to strike his superior who is giving orders. Because the superior was acting in the execution of his office, Ravi can be prosecuted and face up to three years imprisonment and a fine.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever 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.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 3 years and fine.
- Cognizable
- Non-bailable
- Triable by Magistrate of the first class.
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