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

Section 226. Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain exercise of lawful power

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

Whoever attempts to commit suicide with the intent to compel or restrain any public servant from discharging his official duty shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both, or with community service.

Source: India Code