Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions
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Summary
Voluntarily obstructing a public servant while they are performing official duties is an offence. If a person blocks, resists or hinders a public servant in discharge of public functions, they can face up to three months imprisonment, a fine up to Rs 2,500, or both. The offence is non-cognizable, bailable and triable by any magistrate.
Example
Rohan stands in front of a municipal officer to stop them from removing his illegal street stall, physically blocking the officer. Under this section Rohan may be punished with up to three months imprisonment, or a fine up to Rs 2,500, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever 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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