BNS Section 135 – Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty
Chapter 6: Offences Affecting the Human Body ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 135
IPC S.353
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
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 shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 2 years or fine or both. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
