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

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 action of throwing a brick to prevent Sunita from performing her official duty is an example of using criminal force against a public servant. Anil can be prosecuted under Section 353 of the Indian Penal Code.

Example 3:

Inspector Sharma is investigating a theft case in a small town in Uttar Pradesh. He goes to question a suspect, Vikram, at his residence. Vikram, in an attempt to avoid questioning, threatens Inspector Sharma with a knife and tries to lock him inside a room. Vikram's actions of threatening with a knife and attempting to confine Inspector Sharma are clear instances of using criminal force to deter a public servant from discharging his duty. Vikram can be charged under Section 353 of the Indian Penal Code.

Example 4:

During a government vaccination drive in a village in Kerala, Dr. Priya, a government health officer, is administering vaccines to children. A group of villagers, influenced by misinformation, believe the vaccines are harmful. They gather around Dr. Priya and start shouting at her, pushing her, and trying to snatch the vaccines from her. This mob action to prevent Dr. Priya from performing her duty is an example of assault and use of criminal force against a public servant. The villagers involved can be charged under Section 353 of the Indian Penal Code.