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SECTION 186 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions
Last Updated: 01 Jan, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Upper limit of fine is increased from five hundred to two thousand and five hundred rupees.)
Please refer to BNS 221 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 186 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 186 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone intentionally obstructs a public servant from performing their duties, they may be punished with imprisonment, fine, or both, for a maximum of three months.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obstructing public servant in discharge of his public functions | 3 Months or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable; Cognizable in A.P. | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Obstructing public servant in discharge of his public functions
Punishment : 3 Months or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable; Cognizable in A.P.
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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What is Section 186 of the Act?
The Companies Act 2013, Section 186, lays out the rules for investments and loans that a company can make. The Act allows a company to invest through multiple investment companies. There are restrictions that companies must follow. 26 Apr 2023
What is Section 186 of the CRPC?
If the Courts do not have the same appellate criminal jurisdiction, the High Court in whose local limits the first proceedings were initiated, shall decide the case. All other proceedings relating to that offence will then be discontinued.
What is the difference between 186 IPC and 353 IPC?
Section 186 of the Indian Penal Code applies to cases where an accused intentionally obstructs the performance of a public function by a public employee. However, under Section 353 of the Indian Penal Code, the element of assault or the use of criminal force is required while the public official is performing his duties.
What is the notice under section 186?
ITEM NO: 1 In accordance with the provisions of Sections 186(2) and (3) of the Companies Act 2013 (the Act), a person or another body corporate shall not be able to directly or indirectly (a) make a loan; (b) provide a guarantee or security for a loan made to a third party.
