218. Whoever offers any resistance to the taking of any property by the lawful authority of any public servant, knowing or having reason to believe that he is such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.
BNS Section 218: Resistance to taking of property by lawful authority of a public servant
Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with resistance to taking of property by lawful authority of a public servant. It replaces IPC 183 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 218 is non-cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 218 | Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant. | Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 10,000 rupees, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 218
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 183: Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant
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