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SECTION 332 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 332 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 332 related FAQs
Whoever voluntarily causes hurt to any person being a public servant in the discharge of his duty as such public servant, or with intent to prevent or deter that person or any other public servant from discharging his duty as such public servant, or in consequence of anything done or attempted to be done by that person in the lawful discharge of his duty as such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.



IPC 332 in Simple Words

Section 332 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone voluntarily causes hurt to a public servant while they are performing their duty, or with the intent to prevent or deter them or any other public servant from performing their duty, or as a consequence of their lawful actions as a public servant, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to three years, or a fine, or both.

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Offence : Voluntarily causing hurt to deter public servant from his duty


Punishment : 3 Years or Fine or Both


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Magistrate First Class



Section 332 (which deals with the punishment for the crime of intentionally causing harm to a public employee in order to prevent them from performing their duties) can result in a prison sentence of three years, or a fine. This case can be heard by any Magistrate Court.





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Frequently Asked Questions


What is Section 333 of the IPC?

Anyone who intentionally causes grievous harm to a public employee in the course of their duties, with intent to deter or prevent that person, or another public employee, from performing his or her duty, or as a result of something done or attempted by...


What is the difference between 332 and 333 IPC?

Sections 332 and 333: Causing harm to public servants as a deterrent The punishment for this is a maximum of 3 years in prison and/or a fine. The section 333 is very similar, with the exception that it deals with grievous injury and not only simple harm. The punishments for this include imprisonment of up to 10 year and fines.


What is Section 353 of the IPC?

What is IPC section 353? IPC Section 353 states that anyone who uses assault or criminal force against a public employee to prevent them from carrying out their duties will be charged under Section 353.