Section

Obstructing sale of property offered for sale by authority of public servant

Whoever intentionally obstructs any sale of property offered for sale by the lawful authority of any public servant, as such, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.

BNSS Classification

  • Imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
  • Non-cognizable
  • Bailable
  • Triable by Any Magistrate.
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