Section 221 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) addresses the offense of obstructing a public servant in the discharge of their public functions. This provision is part of India’s modern criminal law framework, which replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
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Key Provisions of Section 221
- Definition: The section states that anyone who voluntarily obstructs a public servant while they are performing their official duties is committing an offense.
- Punishment: The penalty for this obstruction can include:
- Imprisonment for a term that may extend up to three months.
- A fine that may reach up to two thousand five hundred rupees.
- Alternatively, the offender may face both imprisonment and a fine.
This section aims to ensure that public servants can perform their duties without interference, thus maintaining order and public trust in governmental functions.
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