Sentencing Guide
BNS Section 221 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
BNS Section 221: Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions (Legacy IPC Section 186)
Statutory Classification Details
Obstructing public servant
- Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
- Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
- Triable Court: Any Magistrate
- Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 months,in discharge of his publicor fine of 2,500 rupees, functions.or both