Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Chapter 13 Contempts Of The Lawful Authority Of Public Servants

Section 221: Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions.

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 five hundred rupees, or with both.

BNSS Classification

  • Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 2,500 rupees, or both.
  • Non-cognizable
  • Bailable
  • Triable by Any Magistrate.


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