BNS Section 202 - Assault on Public Servant

Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person being a public servant in the execution of his duty as such public servant, or with intent to prevent or deter that person from discharging his duty as such public servant, or in consequence of anything done or attempted to be done by such person in the lawful discharge of his duty as such public servant.

Share:
Non-bailable, Cognizable

Official Text

“Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person being a public servant in the execution of his duty as such public servant, or with intent to prevent or deter that person from discharging his duty as such public servant, or in consequence of anything done or attempted to be done by such person in the lawful discharge of his duty as such public servant.”

Legal Analysis

Elements to Prove:

  • Assault or criminal force.
  • Against public servant.
  • In execution of duty.

Potential Defenses:

  • Self-defense.
  • Not a public servant.
  • Not in execution of duty.

Practical Examples

What Constitutes the Offense:

Attacking police officers, assaulting government officials, using force against public servants.

What Doesn't Constitute:

Self-defense, lawful resistance, or accidental contact.

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 7 years, and Fine

← Back to Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita