BNS Section 156 - Assaulting President, Governor, etc.

Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to, or attempts to assault or use criminal force to, the President, or the Governor of any State, or any person acting as such, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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Non-bailable, Cognizable

Official Text

“Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to, or attempts to assault or use criminal force to, the President, or the Governor of any State, or any person acting as such, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.”

Legal Analysis

Elements to Prove:

  • Assault or use of criminal force.
  • Target was a constitutional authority.
  • Intent to harm or intimidate.

Potential Defenses:

  • No assault or criminal force.
  • Acting in self-defense.
  • Accidental contact.

Practical Examples

What Constitutes the Offense:

Physical attack on constitutional authorities, threatening behavior, attempts to harm or intimidate.

What Doesn't Constitute:

Peaceful protests, legitimate criticism, or accidental contact.

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 7 years, and Fine

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