Section 267 of BNS : Section 267: Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is attending a court hearing where Judge Mehta is presiding over a civil case. During the proceedings, Ravi becomes agitated and starts shouting insults at Judge Mehta, calling him biased and corrupt. Despite multiple warnings from the court staff to calm down, Ravi continues his disruptive behavior, causing the hearing to be interrupted. As a result, Ravi is charged under Section 267 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 for intentionally insulting and interrupting a public servant during a judicial proceeding. He faces a potential punishment of up to six months of simple imprisonment, a fine of up to five thousand rupees, or both.

Example 2:

During a criminal trial, Anjali, who is a relative of the accused, stands up and loudly accuses the prosecutor of fabricating evidence. Her outburst disrupts the proceedings, and the judge has to call for a recess to restore order in the courtroom. Anjali's actions are deemed to be an intentional insult and interruption to the public servant (the prosecutor) who is performing his duties in a judicial proceeding. Consequently, Anjali is charged under Section 267 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 and could be sentenced to simple imprisonment for up to six months, fined up to five thousand rupees, or both.