Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant
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Summary
Resisting a public servant who is lawfully taking property, when you know or have reason to believe they are a public servant, is an offence. Penalty: up to six months imprisonment, or a fine up to Rs 10,000, or both. The offence is non-cognizable, bailable, and triable by any magistrate.
Example
Priya runs a small shop. A court-authorised officer comes to seize some stock under lawful orders. Priya pushes the officer and stops the seizure, knowing they are an officer. She can face up to six months' imprisonment, a fine up to Rs 10,000, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever 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.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 10,000 rupees, or both.
- Non-cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Any Magistrate.
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