Abetment of such assault, if the assault committed
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Summary
If someone abets an assault by an Army, Navy or Air Force member on a superior officer while that superior is performing official duties, and the assault occurs because of that abetment, the abettor is punishable. The punishment may be imprisonment (rigorous or simple) for up to seven years and a fine. The offence is cognizable, non-bailable and triable by a Magistrate of the first class.
Example
Ravi, a civilian contractor at an Army camp, persuades two soldiers to rough up their commanding officer while he inspects the camp. The soldiers assault the officer during the inspection. Because the assault happened as a result of Ravi's abetment, Ravi can be punished with up to seven 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, 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.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
- Cognizable
- Non-bailable
- Triable by Magistrate of the first class.
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