IPC 186 vs BNS 221: Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions
Section 186 of the Indian Penal Code is now section 221 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. All of the old wording is kept; nothing removed and 3 words added.
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IPC section 186Obstructing 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.
BNS section 221Obstructing 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 two thousand and five hundred rupees, or with both.
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