BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 218 BNS

Resistance to taking of property by lawful authority of a public servant

Offence

Whoever offers any resistance to the taking of any property by the lawful authority of any public servant, knowing or having reason to believe that he is such public servant,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: six months.
  • Fine: ten thousand rupees.
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FAQ — Section 218 BNS

Section 218 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Resistance to taking of property by lawful authority of a public servant”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.

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.