Section 353 of IPC : Section 353: Assault Or Criminal Force To Deter Public Servant From Discharge Of His Duty

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a traffic police officer is on duty managing a busy intersection. A motorist, who has been flagged down for running a red light, becomes agitated and physically shoves the officer in an attempt to avoid receiving a ticket. This act of pushing the officer constitutes an assault on a public servant while they are performing their duty. Under Section 353 of the Indian Penal Code, the motorist could be charged and, if found guilty, punished with imprisonment, a fine, or both. If this incident occurred in Maharashtra, the imprisonment term could extend up to five years due to the state amendment.