Section 221 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with obstructing public servant in Discharge of public functions. Under the old law this was Section 186 of the IPC.
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Section 221 BNS - Obstructing public servant in Discharge of public functions
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 221 - Obstructing public servant in Discharge of public functions
- Old provision
- Section 186 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 2,500 rupees, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 221 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 186 IPC | Modified | Upper limit of fine is increased from five hundred to two thousand and five hundred rupees. |
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