IPC 133→BNS 161

IPC 133 to BNS 161: Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office

Section 133 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 161 BNS (2023)

View IPC Section 133 →View BNS Section 161 →

IPC 133 to BNS 161 at a Glance

Section 133 IPC (Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office) is now Section 161 BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNS it is non-bailable and cognizable. What changed is set out below.

What Changed From IPC 133 to BNS 161?

Section 133 IPC is now Section 161 BNS, with the same words and the same punishment.

IPC 133 vs BNS 161: Comparison Table

AspectIPC 1860 (repealed)BNS 2023 (in force)
Section133161
OffenceAbetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his officeSame
PunishmentImprisonment of either description for up to three years.Same
FineThe offender is also liable to fine.Same
BailNon-BailableSame
CognizanceCognizableSame
CompoundableNon-CompoundableSame
Triable ByMagistrate of the first classSame

IPC 133 and BNS 161: Bare Act Text Side by Side

IPC 1860 (repealed)

Section 133, IPC 1860

133. 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.
BNS 2023 (in force)

Section 161, BNS 2023

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.

Ingredients: IPC 133 vs BNS 161

Under IPC 133
  1. The person who assaulted was an officer, soldier, sailor or airman in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India
  2. The person assaulted was a superior officer who was in the execution of his office
  3. The accused abetted the assault
Under BNS 161
  1. An assault by an officer, soldier, sailor or airman in the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India
  2. The person assaulted was a superior officer in the execution of his office
  3. Abetment of that assault

What IPC 133 to BNS 161 Means for Pending Cases

For Section 133 IPC (now Section 161 BNS): the offence and the punishment are unchanged, so the charge for an act done after the BNS came into force cites Section 161 BNS and is framed exactly as before.

FAQs: IPC 133 to BNS 161

What changed when Section 133 IPC became Section 161 BNS?▼

Only the number. Section 161 BNS repeats the words of Section 133 IPC, and the punishment is the same.

Where does Section 133 IPC sit in the BNS?▼

In Section 161 BNS, in Chapter VIII, Of Offences Relating to the Army, Navy and Air Force.

Does Section 133 IPC or Section 161 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼

Section 133 IPC. Section 358 BNS repealed the IPC from 1 July 2024 but saves any liability already incurred under it, so an act done before that date is still dealt with under Section 133 IPC. Section 161 BNS governs acts done on or after 1 July 2024.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 16 Oct 2026 ·