BNS Section 162: Abetment of such assault, if assault committed | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Bare Act Text

Abetment of such assault, if assault committed.—Whoever 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.

Procedural Details

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Seven Year(s) + Fine

Nature of Offense

Cognizable

Bail Eligibility

Non-bailable

Compoundability

Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Court of Session

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