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SECTION 333 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 333 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 333 related FAQs
Whoever voluntarily causes grievous 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 ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.



IPC 333 in Simple Words

Section 333 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone intentionally causes severe injuries to a public servant while they are performing their duty, or with the intent to prevent 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 ten years and may also be fined.


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


Punishment : 10 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Court of Session



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...





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Frequently Asked Questions


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 IPC 332?

The section 332 penalizes the act of causing voluntary harm or injury to a public employee in order to dissuade him from performing his duties. Anyone who intentionally causes harm or injury to a public employee in the course of his duties; or. Anyone who intends to deter or prevent that person. 3 Jun 2022


What is Section 323 of the IPC?

IPC 323 is intended to deter those who violate the law and create a harmonious society. The Section 323 IPC punishment states that a person convicted of intentionally causing harm can be sentenced to a year of imprisonment, accompanied by a fine up to ten thousand rupees or both.