Of Contemptsof The Lawful Authorityof Public Servants
IPC Section 186 - Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions
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IPC Section 186 deals with obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions.
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186. Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions. Whoever voluntarily obstructs
any public servant in the discharge of his public functions, shall be punished with imprisonment of either
description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to fiv e hundred
rupees, or with both.
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