Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restraint exercise of lawful power
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Summary
Attempting suicide to force or restrain a public servant from performing official duties is an offence. A person who attempts suicide with that intent can be punished with up to one year simple imprisonment, or a fine, or both, or ordered to do community service. The offence is non-cognizable, bailable, and triable by any magistrate.
Example
Priya attempts suicide to stop a municipal officer from sealing her shop. She can be prosecuted under this provision and punished with up to one year simple imprisonment, or a fine, or ordered to do community service.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever attempts to commit suicide with the intent to compel or restrain any public servant from discharging his official duty shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine or with both or with community service.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both, or community service.
- Non-cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Any Magistrate.
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