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Section 226 BNS — Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain exercise of lawful power

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Official PDF page 63

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226.Whoever attempts to commit suicide with the intent to compel or restrain any public servant from discharging his official duty shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both, or with community service.

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