BNS Section 238 – Contempt of lawful authority of public servants
Chapter 14: False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 238
IPC S.228
✓ Bailable
Non-Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever intentionally offers any insult or causes any interruption to any public servant while such public servant is sitting in any stage of a judicial proceeding shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 6 months or fine up to Rs 1000 or both. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
