Section 161 BNS: Abetment Of Assault By Soldier, Sailor Or Airman On His Superior Officer, When In Execution Of His Office

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Section 161 BNS

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.

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Section No.	Section Title
159	Abetting mutiny, or attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty.
160	Abetment of mutiny, if mutiny is committed in consequence thereof.
161	Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office.
162	Abetment of such assault, if assault committed.
163	Abetment of desertion of soldier, sailor or airman.
164	Harbouring deserter.
165	Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master.
166	Abetment of act of insubordination by soldier, sailor or airman.
167	Persons subject to certain Acts.
168	Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman.

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FAQs of BNS Section 161

161 BNS punishment and fine

Punishment and fine under Section 161 of the BNS: Imprisonment for 3 years and fine.
161 BNS cognizable or not

The offence under Section 161 of the BNS is cognizable.
161 BNS bailable or not

The offence under Section 161 of the BNS is non-bailable.
161 BNS trial court

Offence specified in Section 161 of the BNS is triable by the Magistrate of the
first class.

Important Points

Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer can arrest a person without a warrant.

Non-Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer cannot arrest a person without a warrant.

Bailable Offences: These are offences where the accused can get bail from the police station itself. All bailable offences are listed in the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

Non-Bailable Offences: Offences in which bail is not granted directly from the police station but after hearing the case in the court, the judge decides when bail will be granted. All non-bailable offences are listed in the first schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).