IPC Section 228: Intentional Insult Or Interruption To Public Servant Sitting In Judicial Proceeding
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IPC Section 228: Intentional Insult Or Interruption To Public Servant Sitting In Judicial Proceeding
Whoever intentionally offers any insult, or causes any interruption to any public servant, while such public servant is sitting in any stage of a judicial proceeding, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Intentional insult or interruption to a public servant sitting in any stage of a judicial proceeding |
| Punishment | Simple Imprisonment for 6 Months or Fine or Both |
| Cognizance | Non-Cognizable; Cognizable in A.P. |
| Bail | Bailable |
| Triable By | Same As Offence, subject to Ch. XXVI, or if not committed in a Court, Any Magistrate |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
