BNS Section 218: Resistance to taking of property by lawful authority of a public servant | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Bare Act Text
Resistance to taking of property by lawful authority of a public servant.—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 ten thousand rupees, or with both.
Procedural Details
Punishment
Imprisonment up to Six Month(s) + Fine
Nature of Offense
Non-cognizable
Bail Eligibility
Bailable
Compoundability
Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Any Magistrate