BNS Section 221: Obstructing Public Servant in Duty

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 and five hundred rupees, or with both.

[Old Corresponding Section: Section 186 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860]

BNS Section 221-Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions

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