Whoever abets an assault by an officer, 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, 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.

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1. Substituted by Act 10 of 1927, section 2 Schedule I, for "or sailor"

2. Substituted by Act 10 of 1927, section 2 and Schedule I, for "or Navy".

3. Substituted by the A.O. 1950, for "Queen".