BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 225 BNS

Threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection to public servant

Offence

Whoever holds out any threat of injury to any person for the purpose of inducing that person to refrain or desist from making a legal application for protection against any injury to any public servant legally empowered as such to give such protection, or to cause such protection to be given,

Punishment

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

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: one year.
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FAQ — Section 225 BNS

Section 225 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection to 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 one year, or with fine, 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.