BNS Section 95 – Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain exercise of lawful power
Chapter 5: Offences Against Women and Children ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 95
IPC S.309 modified
✓ Bailable
Non-Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever attempts to commit suicide with the intent to compel or restrain or cause alarm to any public servant from discharging his official duty shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Simple imprisonment up to 1 year or fine or both. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate. BNS removes general punishment for attempt to suicide - only punishable when done to compel a public servant.
