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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Chapter XIII — OF CONTEMPTS OF THE LAWFUL AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC SERVANTS

Section 221Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions

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Section 221: Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions

221. Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions

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.