BNS · CHAPTER XIV — Of False Evidence And Offences Against Public Justice

Section 267. Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

Whoever, intentionally offers any insult, or causes any interruption to any public servant, while such public servant is sitting in any stage of a judicial proceeding, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.

Source: India Code