Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 221

BNS 221: earlier IPC 186

Section 221 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 186 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. BNS 221 deals with obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

BNS 221 was IPC 186.

Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. X
s. 186
Obstructing 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.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. XIII
s. 221
Obstructing 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.
Text from India Code
Old classification · CrPC First Schedule, for IPC 186
CognizableNon-cognizable
BailableBailable
PunishmentImprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 500 rupees, or both.
Triable byAny Magistrate.
For an offence under the BNS, check the First Schedule of the BNSS.
Judgments on s. 186 IPCBNS 221 on India Code Source: NCRB section table
Related sectionsIPC 186 · Obstructing public servant in discha…
BNS 220 · Illegal purchase or bid for property offered for sale by authority of public servant.BNS 222 · Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance.

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