Section 152 of IPC : Section 152: Assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot, etc

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is participating in a large protest that has turned violent. The police arrive to disperse the crowd and restore order. While a police officer is trying to calm the situation, Ravi throws a stone at the officer, hitting him on the shoulder. This act of assaulting the public servant while they are trying to suppress a riot can lead to Ravi being charged under Section 152 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. He could face imprisonment for up to three years, a fine, or both.

Example 2:

During a local festival, a large group of people starts fighting in the street, causing a public disturbance. A municipal officer arrives to break up the fight and restore peace. As the officer is trying to separate the individuals involved, one of the participants, Suman, pushes the officer and threatens to hit him if he doesn't leave them alone. Suman's actions of obstructing and threatening the public servant in the discharge of his duty to suppress the affray can result in her being charged under Section 152 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. She could be sentenced to imprisonment for up to three years, fined, or both.