BNS Section 218: Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 183
Procedural Classification Summary
Resistance to the taking of
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Imprisonment forproperty by the lawful6 months, or fine of authority of a public servant.10,000 rupees, or both
Official Legal Provision / Summary
Upper limit of fine has been increased from one thousand to ten thousand rupees.