What is the BNS Section 221 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 221 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 186. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 221 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 221 BNS is classified as: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

Is an offence under Section 221 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 221 BNS is: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 221 BNS?

Cases under Section 221 BNS are triable by: Any Magistrate under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 221 BNS?

Section 221 BNS deals with 'Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 221

BNS Section 221: Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 221?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 221 BNS is: Imprisonment for 3 months,in discharge of his publicor fine of 2,500 rupees, functions.or both. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 186

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 221 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions". This section is part of the updated criminal code of India (BNS, 2023) which modernized the legal framework.

Real-World Scenario

"If an individual is found violating the provisions regarding obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 221 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Obstructing public servant

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 for 3 months,in discharge of his publicor fine of 2,500 rupees, functions.or both

📜 Official Statutory Provision

Upper limit of fine is increased from five hundred to two thousand and five hundred rupees.

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