| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226 Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restraint exercise of lawful power. | Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both, or community service | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 226 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain exercise of lawful power.
Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain exercise of lawful power.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
Whoever 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