Section 132 BNS: Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty

Section 132 BNS | BNS 132

Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person being a public servant in the execution of his duty as such public servant, or with intent to prevent or deter that person from discharging his duty as such public servant, or in consequence of anything done or attempted to be done by such person in the lawful discharge of his duty as such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

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FAQs of BNS Section 132

  1. 132 BNS punishment and fine

    Punishment and fine under Section 132 of the BNS: Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both

  2. 132 BNS cognizable or not

    The offence under Section 132 of the BNS is cognizable.

  3. 132 BNS bailable or not

    The offence under Section 132 of the BNS is non-bailable.

  4. 132 BNS trial court

    Offence specified in Section 132(1) of the BNS is triable by Any Magistrate.

Important Points

  • Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer can arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Non-Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer cannot arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Bailable Offences: These are offences where the accused can get bail from the police station itself. All bailable offences are listed in the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • Non-Bailable Offences: Offences in which bail is not granted directly from the police station but after hearing the case in the court, the judge decides when bail will be granted. All non-bailable offences are listed in the first schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • In the above FAQ, “trial court” means the court that has jurisdiction to try the offence.
  • In the above FAQ, the expression “Magistrate of the first class” and “Any Magistrate” does not include Executive Magistrates.

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Reference Link: New Criminal Laws (BNS), Ministry of Home Affairs

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