BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 218 — Resistance to taking of property by lawful authority of a public servant.
Replaces IPC Section 183.
Whoever offers any resistance to the taking of any property by the lawful authority of any public servant, knowing or having reason to believe that he is such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.
Nearby sections
- 215 Refusing to sign statement.
- 216 False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation.
- 217 False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to injury of another person.
- 219 Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant.
- 220 Illegal purchase or bid for property offered for sale by authority of public servant.
- 221 Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions.
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