Section 223 of BNS : Section 223: Disobedience to order duly promulgated by public servant.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

During a festival season, the local District Magistrate issues an order prohibiting the use of loudspeakers after 10 PM to prevent noise pollution and ensure public peace. Raj, a local shop owner, is aware of this order but continues to play loud music outside his shop well past midnight. This causes annoyance to the residents in the area and disrupts their sleep. Raj's actions fall under Section 223(a) of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, and he can be punished with simple imprisonment for up to six months, a fine up to two thousand and five hundred rupees, or both.

Example 2:

A public health officer issues an order during a pandemic, mandating that all individuals in a specific area must wear masks in public places to prevent the spread of the virus. Priya, who is aware of this order, refuses to wear a mask while shopping in a crowded market. Her disobedience not only poses a risk to her own health but also endangers the health and safety of others around her. Priya's actions fall under Section 223(b) of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, and she can be punished with imprisonment for up to one year, a fine up to five thousand rupees, or both.

Example 3:

The local police department issues an order prohibiting the gathering of more than five people in a public place to prevent potential riots during a politically sensitive period. Despite knowing about this order, a group of individuals, including Ravi, organizes a protest rally with over fifty participants. This disobedience leads to a clash with another group, causing a riot. Ravi's actions fall under Section 223(b) of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, and he can be punished with imprisonment for up to one year, a fine up to five thousand rupees, or both.

Example 4:

A municipal authority issues an order directing that no construction work should be carried out in a particular area due to safety concerns related to unstable ground. Despite being aware of this order, a construction company owned by Suresh continues to build a new structure. This disobedience results in the collapse of the partially built structure, causing injury to several workers. Suresh's actions fall under Section 223(a) of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, and he can be punished with simple imprisonment for up to six months, a fine up to two thousand and five hundred rupees, or both.