Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 121 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 121: (1) Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Voluntarily causing hurt to
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Magistrate of the first class
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 5 years,deter public servant fromor fine, or both.class. his duty
Voluntarily causing grievous
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Court of Session
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment not less thanhurt to deter public servant 1 year, or imprisonment from his duty.for 10 years and fine