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IPC Section 124 - Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful power
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 151 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever, with the intention of inducing or compelling the President of India, or Governor of any State, to exercise or refrain from exercising in any manner any of the lawful powers of such President or Governor, assaults or wrongfully restrains, or attempts wrongfully to restrain, or overawes, by means of criminal force or the show of criminal force, or attempts so to overawe, such President or Governor, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC 124 in Simple Words
If someone assaults or wrongfully restrains the President of India or Governor of a State with the intention of influencing their lawful powers, they can be punished with imprisonment of up to seven years and may also be fined.
Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful power
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful power | 7 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain the exercise of any lawful power
Punishment : 7 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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Is Section 124 bailable or not?
This is not a bailable offense. The punishment under Section 124A can range from imprisonment of up to three years, or even a lifetime term. A fine can be added. The person who is charged with a crime under this law will be barred from holding a job in the government. 5 Jun 2023
What is Section 124 of IPC Supreme Court Judgement?
S. 124A was inserted into our laws by the British colonial authorities in 1870, to suppress the independence movements. However, even after independence S. 124A remains on the books. Kedar Nath Singh V. 13 Sept 2023, a Supreme Court 5-judge panel upheld the law shortly after independence.
What is Section 124 of the Indian Kanoon?
124. Assaulting a President, Governor or other official with the intent to restrain their exercise of lawful powers.
