—Whoever voluntarily obstructs
any public servant in the discharge of his public functions, shall be punished with imprisonment of either
description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to two thousand
and five hundred rupees, or with both.
Home The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023 Section 221. Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions.