Library/BNS/Section 221
Section 221BailableOFFENCE

Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions.

Full Text

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 five hundred rupees, or with both.

Plain English Summary

Penalises physical or tactical obstruction of an official doing their legal duty.

Punishment

Up to 3 months

Practical Note

Equivalent to IPC 186.

हिंदी पाठ

लोक कृत्य के निर्वहन में लोक सेवक को बाधा पहुँचाना।\nजो कोई जानबूझकर किसी लोक सेवक के लोक कार्यों के निर्वहन में बाधा डालेगा, वह तीन माह तक के कारावास या दो हजार पांच सौ रुपये तक के जुर्माने से दंडित किया जाएगा ।