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SECTION 333 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty
Last Updated: 01 Sep, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. Mandatory minimum imprisonment of one year is added.)
Please refer to BNS 121 for updated procedures & punishments.
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.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to deter public servant from his duty | 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
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
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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.
