IPC · X — OF CONTEMPTS OF THE LAWFUL AUTHORITY OF PUBLIC SERVANTS

Section 186. Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

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.

Source: India Code