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 be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
<span style="margin-left:15px;"></span>Whoever abets an assault by an officer, soldier, <sup>1</sup> [sailor or airman], in the Army, <sup>2</sup> [Navy or Air Force] of the <sup>3</sup>[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. <br>