IPC Section 353 - Assault Or Criminal Force To Deter Public Servant From Discharge Of His Duty

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.

IPC Section 353 - Explained in Simple Terms

IPC Section 353 protects public servants by making it a criminal offence to assault or use force against them while they are performing their official duties, or to obstruct them in their work. This law also applies if the assault is related to the public servant’s lawful actions.

Those convicted under this section can face imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both. This provision underscores the importance of ensuring that public servants can perform their duties without fear of violence or intimidation.

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