Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding
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Summary
Intentionally insulting or causing an interruption to a public servant while they are sitting during any stage of a judicial proceeding is an offence. It applies when speech or behaviour disrupts or obstructs court business while the public servant is present. Punishment is simple imprisonment up to six months, or a fine up to Rs 5,000, or both. The offence is non-cognizable, bailable, and triable by the court where it occurred or by a magistrate.
Example
Anjali attends a civil hearing and, angry at a delay, shouts insults at the court attendant and loudly interrupts the proceedings. Under this rule she can face up to six months simple imprisonment, or a fine up to Rs 5,000, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever intentionally offers any insult, or causes any interruption to any public servant, while such public servant is sitting in any stage of a judicial proceeding, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
BNSS Classification
- Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
- Non-cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVIII; or, if not committed, in a Court, any Magistrate.
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