Abetment of such assault, if the assault committed
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Summary
Instigating or encouraging an officer, soldier, sailor or airman of the Army, Navy or Air Force to assault a superior officer while that superior is performing official duties is an offence. If the assault occurs because of that abetment, the abettor may be punished with imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine.
Example
Ravi urges a soldier to strike his commanding officer because of a personal grudge while the officer is on duty. The soldier assaults the officer; Ravi can be prosecuted and, if convicted, face up to seven years’ imprisonment and a fine under this provision.
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.
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