Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 223 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 223: Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Disobedience to an order
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Any Magistrate
Prescribed Punishment
Simple imprisonment forlawfully promulgated by a6 months, or fine of public servant, if such2,500 rupees, or both. disobedience causes obstruction, annoyance or injury to persons lawfully employed
If such disobedience causes
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Any Magistrate
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 1 year,danger to human life, healthor fine of 5,000 rupees, or safety, or causes or tends or both. to cause a riot or affray