Section 353

Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty.

The Indian Penal Code, 1860

  • Act 45 of 1860
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

It is expedient to provide a general Penal Code forindia;

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    Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person being a public servant in the execution of his duty as such public servant, or with intent to prevent or deter that person from discharging his duty as such public servant, or in consequence of anything done or attempted to be done by such person to the lawful discharge of his duty as such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
                        STATE AMENDMENT
    Maharashtra.--
Amendment of section 353 of 45 of 1860.--In section 353 of the said Code, for the words "two years" the words "five years" shall be substituted.
[Vide Maharashtra Act 40 of 2018, sec. 3]

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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