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SECTION 228 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding
Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.)
Please refer to BNS 267 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 228 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 228 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone intentionally insults or disrupts a public servant while they are involved in any stage of a judicial proceeding, they can be punished with up to six months of simple imprisonment, or fined up to one thousand rupees, or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intentional insult or interruption to a public servant sitting in any stage of a judicial proceeding | Simple Imprisonment for 6 Months or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable; Cognizable in A.P. | Bailable | Same As Offence, subject to Ch. XXVI, or if not committed in a Court, Any Magistrate |
Offence : Intentional insult or interruption to a public servant sitting in any stage of a judicial proceeding
Punishment : Simple Imprisonment for 6 Months or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable; Cognizable in A.P.
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Same As Offence, subject to Ch. XXVI, or if not committed in a Court, Any Magistrate
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