IPC Section 183 — Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant

contempt's the lawful authority public servants

Criminal

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine up to ₹1,000, or both

As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both”

Summary

If a person resists when a public servant is legally taking property, and the person knows or has reason to believe that the person taking the property is a public servant acting lawfully, that person can be punished. The punishment can be imprisonment for up to six months, a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both.

Official Text

Whoever offers any resistance to the taking of any property by the lawful authority of any public servant, knowing or having reason to believe that he is such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

Old <-> New Code Mapping

BNS §218 — Resistance to taking of property by lawful authority of a public servant