IPC Section 353 = BNS Section 132

Assault or Criminal Force to Deter Public Servant

लोक सेवक को कर्तव्य से रोकने के लिए हमला

Offences Against the Body No Change in Punishment Cognizable Non-Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 353 of the IPC dealt with assault or use of criminal force to deter a public servant from discharge of duty. Under BNS 2023, this is now Section 132.
Hindi IPC की धारा 353 लोक सेवक को कर्तव्य से रोकने के लिए हमले से संबंधित थी। BNS 2023 के तहत यह अब धारा 132 है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect IPC (Old) BNS (New)
Section Number Section 353 Section 132
Title Assault or Criminal Force to Deter Public Servant Assault or Criminal Force to Deter Public Servant
Punishment Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both
Cognizable Yes — Police can arrest without warrant
Bailable No — Bail at the discretion of the court
Compoundable No — Cannot be compounded/settled
Triable By Magistrate of the First Class

Key Changes

  • Section number changed from IPC 353 to BNS 132
  • Punishment remains the same
  • No substantive changes

Ingredients of the Offence

To establish this offence, the prosecution must prove:

  1. 1 The accused assaulted or used criminal force on a public servant
  2. 2 The public servant was in execution of duty
  3. 3 The intent was to deter the public servant from performing duty

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 353?

IPC Section 353 (Assault or Criminal Force to Deter Public Servant) is now BNS Section 132 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has the punishment changed from IPC 353 to BNS 132?

No, the punishment remains substantially the same. Under BNS 132: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.

Is BNS Section 132 cognizable?

Yes, BNS Section 132 is a cognizable, non-bailable, and non-compoundable offence.

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