Whoever abets an assault by an office, soldier, 1[sailor or airman], in the Army, 2[Navy or Air force] of the 3[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.
1. Subs. by Act 10 of 1927, sec.2 and Sch. I, for "or Sailor".
2. Subs. by Act 10 of 1927, sec.2 and Sch. I, for "or Navy".
3. Subs. by the A. O.1950, for "Queen".