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BNS Section 221 - Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions.

Description of BNS Section 221 - Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions.

Whoever voluntarily obstructs any public servant in the discharge of his public functions, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to two thousand and five hundred rupees, or with both.

Punishment Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 2,500 rupees, or both.
Cognizance Non-cognizable
Bail Bailable
Triable Triable by Any Magistrate.