BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 221 — Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions.
Replaces IPC Section 186.
Whoever voluntarily obstructs any public servant in the discharge of his public functions, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to two thousand and five hundred rupees, or with both.
Nearby sections
- 218 Resistance to taking of property by lawful authority of a public servant.
- 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.
- 222 Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance.
- 223 Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant.
- 224 Threat of injury to public servant.
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