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.