Resisting the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant
Full Text
218. Resisting the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant.—Whoever offers any resistance to the taking of any property by the lawful authority of any public servant, knowing or having reason to believe that he is such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.
Plain English Summary
This section penalizes anyone who resists the lawful seizure or taking of property by a public servant, knowing the person is a public servant.
Key Legal Elements
- Resistance offered to the taking of property
- Taking is done by the lawful authority of a public servant
- Accused knows or has reason to believe that the person is a public servant
Punishment
Imprisonment of either description up to 6 months, and/or fine up to ₹10,000.
Practical Note
The seizure must be backed by 'lawful authority'. If the public servant acts without lawful jurisdiction or with an invalid warrant, resistance might not constitute an offence under this section, though physically attacking them could still trigger other charges.
हिंदी पाठ
218. लोक सेवक के विधिपूर्ण प्राधिकार द्वारा संपत्ति लेने का विरोध करना।—जो कोई किसी लोक सेवक के विधिपूर्ण प्राधिकार द्वारा किसी संपत्ति के लिए जाने का विरोध करेगा, यह जानते हुए या विश्वास करने का कारण रखते हुए कि वह ऐसा लोक सेवक है, उसे किसी एक अवधि के कारावास से, जिसकी अवधि छह महीने तक की हो सकेगी, या जुर्माने से, जो दस हजार रुपये तक का हो सकेगा, या दोनों से दंडित किया जाएगा।