Section 151 of BNS : Section 151: Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain exercise of any lawful power.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a political activist, is unhappy with a new policy introduced by the Governor of Maharashtra. In an attempt to force the Governor to revoke the policy, Ravi organizes a protest where he and his supporters block the Governor's car and physically prevent him from attending an official meeting. Ravi's actions constitute an assault with the intent to compel the Governor to refrain from exercising his lawful powers. Under Section 151 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi could be punished with imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine.

Example 2:

During a public event, a group of individuals led by Suresh threatens the President of India with physical harm unless the President agrees to veto a bill passed by the Parliament. They surround the President and display weapons to intimidate him. This act of overawing the President by means of criminal force with the intent to compel him to exercise his lawful powers in a certain way falls under Section 151 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Suresh and his group could face imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine.