BNS 226 — Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain exercise of lawful power.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

226. 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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