IPC Section 133 — Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office
offences relating to the army, navy and air force
Criminal
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 3 years and fine
As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine”
Summary
If a person encourages or helps a soldier, sailor, or airman in the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force to attack a superior officer who is performing their official duties, that person can be sent to prison for up to three years and also fined. The law applies to any type of imprisonment and does not specify a minimum jail term.
Official Text
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 be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Old <-> New Code Mapping
- BNS §161 — Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office
