Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding
Full Text
Whoever, 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.
Plain English Summary
Punishes anyone who intentionally insults or interrupts a public servant (such as a judge or magistrate) during a judicial proceeding.
Key Legal Elements
- Accused must offer an insult or cause an interruption to a public servant.
- The public servant must be sitting in a stage of a judicial proceeding at the time.
- The act must be done intentionally.
Punishment
Simple imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine up to 5,000 rupees, or both.
Practical Note
This section is designed to maintain the decorum of courtrooms and protect judicial officers from insult or disruption. The key element is 'intentionally'. It is non-cognizable, meaning a warrant is required, and bailable. It is triable by the court in which the offense was committed or by any Magistrate.
हिंदी पाठ
जो कोई किसी लोक सेवक का, जब कि ऐसा लोक सेवक किसी न्यायिक कार्यवाही के किसी प्रक्रम में बैठा हो, जानबूझकर कोई अपमान करेगा, या उसके काम में कोई विघ्न डालेगा, वह सादे कारावास से, जिसकी अवधि छह मास तक की हो सकेगी, या जुर्माने से, जिसका विस्तार पांच हजार रुपये तक का हो सकेगा, या दोनों से, दंडित किया जाएगा।