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IPC Section 189 - Threat of injury to public servant
Last Updated: 01 Oct, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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Whoever holds out any threat of injury to any public servant, or to any person in whom he believes that public servant to be interested, for the purpose of inducing that public servant to do any act, or to forbear or delay to do any act, connected with the exercise of the public functions of such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
IPC 189 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 189 of the Indian Penal Code states that anyone who threatens to harm a public servant or someone connected to that public servant to influence their official duties will be punished with imprisonment or fine.
Threat of injury to public servant
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threatening a public servant with injury to him or one in whom he is interested, to induce him to do or forbear to do any official act | 2 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable; Cognizable in A.P. | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Threatening a public servant with injury to him or one in whom he is interested, to induce him to do or forbear to do any official act
Punishment : 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable; Cognizable in A.P.
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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