Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 186 :
Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions:
(See section 221 of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Obstructing public servant in discharge of his public functions.
Punishment :Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 500 rupees, or both.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Non-cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable :Bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable
By Which Court Triable :Any Magistrate.
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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 five hundred rupees, or with both.
State Amendment
Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh :
Offence under section 186 is cognizable.
