Section 226 BNS: Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain exercise of lawful power

Section 226 BNS | BNS 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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FAQs of BNS Section 226

  1. 226 BNS punishment and fine

    Punishment and fine under Section 226 of the BNS: Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both, or community service.

  2. 226 BNS cognizable or not

    The offence under Section 226 of the BNS is non-cognizable.

  3. 226 BNS bailable or not

    The offence under Section 226 of the BNS is bailable.

  4. 226 BNS trial court

    Offence specified in Section 226 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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