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

As in force on 1 January 2013.

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186.Obstructing public servant in discharge of his public functions

Whoever voluntarily obstructs any public servant in the discharge of his public functions, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 3 months, or with fine which may extend to $2,500, or with both.

[Indian PC 1860, s. 186]