Of Contempts Of The Lawful Authority Of Public Servants
BNS Section 226 - Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain exercise of lawful power
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226. Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain exercise of lawful power.--Whoever
attempts to commit suicide with the intent to compel or restrain any public servant from discharging his
official duty shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or
with fine, or with both, or with community service.
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