IPC 134→BNS 162

IPC 134 to BNS 162: Abetment of such assault, if the assault committed

Section 134 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 162 BNS (2023)

View IPC Section 134 →View BNS Section 162 →

IPC 134 to BNS 162 at a Glance

Section 134 IPC (Abetment of such assault, if the assault committed) is now Section 162 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 134 to BNS 162?

Section 134 IPC is now Section 162 BNS, with the same words and the same punishment. The BNS title drops the word the before assault.

IPC 134 vs BNS 162: Comparison Table

AspectIPC 1860 (repealed)BNS 2023 (in force)
Section134162
OffenceAbetment of such assault, if the assault committedSame
PunishmentImprisonment of either description for up to seven years.Same
FineThe offender is also liable to fine.Same
BailNon-BailableSame
CognizanceCognizableSame
CompoundableNon-CompoundableSame
Triable ByMagistrate of the first classSame

IPC 134 and BNS 162: Bare Act Text Side by Side

IPC 1860 (repealed)

Section 134, IPC 1860

134. Abetment of such assault, if the assault committed.—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, if such assault be committed in consequence of that abetment be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNS 2023 (in force)

Section 162, 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, if such assault be committed in consequence of that abetment be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Ingredients: IPC 134 vs BNS 162

Under IPC 134
  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
  4. The assault was committed in consequence of that abetment
Under BNS 162
  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, and the assault committed in consequence of it

What IPC 134 to BNS 162 Means for Pending Cases

For Section 134 IPC (now Section 162 BNS): the offence and the punishment are unchanged, so the charge for an act done after the BNS came into force cites Section 162 BNS and is framed exactly as before.

FAQs: IPC 134 to BNS 162

What changed when Section 134 IPC became Section 162 BNS?▼

Only the number. Section 162 BNS repeats the words of Section 134 IPC, and the punishment is the same.

Where does Section 134 IPC sit in the BNS?▼

In Section 162 BNS, in Chapter VIII, Of Offences Relating to the Army, Navy and Air Force.

Does Section 134 IPC or Section 162 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼

Section 134 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 134 IPC. Section 162 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: 17 Oct 2026 ·