Quick Navigation
Section 353 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
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 in 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.
Related Sections
- Section 95: Act causing slight harm
- Section 2: Punishment of offences committed within India
- Section 511: Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment
- Section 489E: Making or using documents resembling currency-notes or bank-notes
- Section 318: Concealment of birth by secret disposal of dead body
Related Acts
* Only for reference.