Section 186: Obstructing public servant in discharge of public functions

[(1)] Whoever voluntarily obstructs any public servant in the discharge of his public functions, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to [one year], or with fine which may extend to [fifty thousand] rupees, or with both. [(2) Whoever intentionally hampers, misleads, jeopardizes or defeats an investigation, inquiry or prosecution or issues a false or defective report in a case under any law for the time being in force shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine or with both.]

Effective date: 1862-01-01

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