Section 195 (2) BNS: Assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot, etc.

Section 195 (2) of the BNS corresponds to Section 152 of the IPC.

BNS section: 195 (2)

IPC equivalent: Section 152

Category: Theft & Robbery

In cases where the offender threatens to assault or attempts to obstruct a public servant or threatens or attempts to use criminal force on a public servant in the described situations, the punishment includes imprisonment of a term that may extend to one year. A fine may also be imposed under this sub-section. This is a rare case of a reduction in punishment.