The India Volunteers Act, 1869, 20 of 1869, (Rep., Act 49 of 1920)

Section 21. Whoever assaults or resists, or abets within the meaning of the

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

21. Whoever assaults or resists, or abets within the meaning of the Indian Penal Code any person in assaulting or resisting, any member of such corps in the discharge of his duty, shall be punishable, on conviction before a Magistrate, with fine not exceeding two hundred rupees, or with imprisonment for any term not exceeding six months, or with both.

Source: India Code