BNS · CHAPTER XIII — Of Contempts Of The Lawful Authority Of Public Servants

Section 221. Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

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.

Source: India Code