Section 161. Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office

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.