Section 224 of BNS : Section 224: Threat of injury to public servant.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a local businessman, is unhappy with the municipal officer, Mr. Sharma, who has issued a notice to demolish an illegal construction on Ravi's property. In an attempt to prevent the demolition, Ravi threatens Mr. Sharma, saying that he will harm Mr. Sharma's family if he does not withdraw the notice. This act of threatening Mr. Sharma to influence his official duty falls under Section 224 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Ravi can be punished with imprisonment for up to two years, or with a fine, or both.

Example 2:

Priya, a resident of a small town, is upset with the local police officer, Inspector Verma, who is investigating her brother for a theft case. Priya approaches Inspector Verma and threatens to spread false rumors about him taking bribes if he does not stop the investigation. By threatening Inspector Verma to delay or forbear his official duty, Priya's actions are covered under Section 224 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Priya can face imprisonment for up to two years, or a fine, or both.