132. 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 in 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 in BNS: Section 132
Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty
Section 353 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty) corresponds to Section 132 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 132 is cognizable, non-bailable, triable by Any Magistrate; punishment: Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | Assault or use of criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty. | Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
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