BNS Section 152 – Assault on President Governor etc. with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful power
Chapter 7: Offences Against the State ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 152
IPC S.124
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Court of Session
Whoever with the intention of inducing or compelling the President of India or Governor of any State to exercise or refrain from exercising in any manner any of the lawful powers of such President or Governor assaults or wrongfully restrains or attempts wrongfully to restrain or overawes by means of criminal force or the show of criminal force or attempts so to overawe such President or Governor shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 7 years and fine. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Court of Session.
