Section 353 of IPC : Section 353: Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a traffic police officer, is on duty at a busy intersection in Mumbai. He stops a car for jumping a red light. The driver, Rajesh, gets out of the car and starts arguing with Ravi. When Ravi insists on issuing a challan (traffic ticket), Rajesh pushes Ravi and tries to snatch the challan book from him. This act of pushing and trying to snatch the challan book constitutes an assault or use of criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging his duty. Rajesh can be charged under Section 353 of the Indian Penal Code.

Example 2:

Sunita, a municipal corporation officer, is conducting an inspection of illegal constructions in a residential area in Delhi. During the inspection, she orders the demolition of an unauthorized structure. The owner of the structure, Anil, becomes furious and throws a brick at Sunita, injuring her. Anil's ...

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