| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 Obstructing public servant in discharge of his public functions. | Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 2,500 rupees, or both | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 221 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions.
Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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 and five hundred rupees, or with both
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