IPC Section 353: Assault Or Criminal Force To Deter Public Servant From Discharge Of His Duty

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IPC Section 353: Assault Or Criminal Force To Deter Public Servant From Discharge Of His Duty

Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person being a public servant in the execution of his duty as such public servant, or with intent to prevent or deter that person from discharging his duty as such public servant, or in consequence of anything done or attempted to be done by such person to the lawful discharge of his duty as such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

STATE AMENDMENT

Maharashtra

Amendment of section 353 of 45 of 1860.–In section 353 of the said Code, for the words “two years” the words “five years” shall be substituted.

[Vide Maharashtra Act 40 of 2018, sec. 3]

-Text In Indian Penal Code

OffenceAssault or use of criminal force to deter a public servant from discharge of his duty
Punishment
2 Years or Fine or Both
CognizanceCognizable
BailNon-bailable
Triable By
Any Magistrate
Offence CompoundableOffence is NOT Compoundable

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