Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty

What this section does

Punishes assault or use of criminal force against a public servant who is executing his duty, or with intent to prevent or deter him from doing so, or in retaliation for anything done by him in lawful discharge of duty.

AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).

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Punishment

Imprisonment of either description up to 2 years, or fine, or both.

Triable by

Magistrate of First Class

Cognizable

Yes

Bailable

Yes

Compoundable

No

Ingredients (what prosecution must prove)

1. The accused assaulted or used criminal force against a person
2. That person was a public servant in execution of his duty, OR
3. The act was done with intent to prevent or deter the public servant from discharging his duty, OR
4. The act was done in consequence of something done or attempted by the public servant in lawful discharge of duty

Derived from IPC s.353.