Section 226 of BNS : Section 226: Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain exercise of lawful power.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a local shop owner, is unhappy with the municipal officer's decision to demolish illegal structures in the market area. In an attempt to stop the demolition, Ravi climbs to the top of his shop and threatens to jump off if the officer does not halt the demolition. This act of attempting suicide to compel the officer to stop performing his lawful duty can lead to Ravi being punished under Section 226 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Example 2:

Meena, a resident of a small village, is upset with the local police officer for arresting her brother on charges of theft. To force the officer to release her brother, Meena consumes a bottle of sleeping pills in front of the police station, intending to take her own life if her brother is not released. This attempt to commit suicide to restrain the officer from carrying out his lawful duty can result in Meena facing punishment as per Section 226 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.