Section 132 of BNS : Section 132: Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a tax officer, visits a local shop to conduct a routine inspection and ensure that the shop owner, Suresh, is complying with tax regulations. Suresh, unhappy with the inspection, pushes Ravi and threatens him with a stick to deter him from continuing the inspection. In this scenario, Suresh has used criminal force to deter a public servant (Ravi) from discharging his duty. Under Section 132 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Suresh can be punished with imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both.

Example 2:

Inspector Meena is on duty at a traffic checkpoint, ensuring that all vehicles comply with traffic rules. During her duty, she stops Rajesh for not wearing a helmet while riding his motorcycle. Rajesh, in an attempt to avoid a fine, verbally abuses and physically pushes Inspector Meena. This act of assaulting a public servant while she is performing her duty falls under Section 132 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Rajesh can face imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both for his actions.