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Section 186 IPC — Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions

Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Official PDF page 75

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186. Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions.--Whoever voluntarily obstructs any public servant in the discharge of his public functions, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.

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