Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 specifically covers using assault or criminal…
Section 132 covers assault or criminal force with intent to deter a public servant from official duty. The offence can be complete without hurt. The voluntary-hurt…
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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 specifically covers using assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from performing an official duty, where no hurt is caused?
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Correct answer C
Section 132 covers assault or criminal force with intent to deter a public servant from official duty. The offence can be complete without hurt.
The voluntary-hurt provisions require hurt. The dangerous-means provision in section 118(2) requires grievous hurt.
Option feedback
Option A
Section 115(2) requires voluntarily causing hurt.
Option B
Section 121(1) requires hurt in connection with the public servant's duty.
Option C
Section 132 covers assault or criminal force used with intent to deter a public servant from discharging official duty.
Option D
Section 118(2) requires grievous hurt caused by dangerous weapons or means.
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