BNSChapter XIV

S. 267

Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding.

Description

Whoever intentionally offers any insult, or causes any interruption to any public servant, while such public servant is sitting in any stage of a judicial proceeding, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.

BNSS Classification

  • Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
  • Non-cognizable
  • Bailable
  • Triable by The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVIII; or, if not committed, in a Court, any Magistrate.