§ 186 Indian Penal Code, 1860

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Section 186. Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions

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Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section number
186

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Indian Penal Code, 1860

186. 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 five hundred rupees, or with both.