BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 198 BNS

Public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person

Offence

Whoever, being a public servant, knowingly disobeys any direction of the law as to the way in which he is to conduct himself as such public servant, intending to cause, or knowing it to be likely that he will by such disobedience, cause injury to any person,

Punishment

shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

Illustrations

A, being an officer directed by law to take property in execution, in order to satisfy a decree pronounced in Z’s favour by a Court, knowingly disobeys that direction of law, with the knowledge that he is likely thereby to cause injury to Z. A has committed the offence defined in this section.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: one year.
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FAQ — Section 198 BNS

Section 198 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. Illustrations A, being an officer directed by law to take property in execution, in order to satisfy a decree pronounced in Z’s favour by a Court, knowingly disobeys that direction of law, with the knowledge that he is likely thereby to cause injury to Z. A has committed the offence defined in this section.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.