IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 152 IPC

Assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot, etc.

Offence

Whoever assaults or threatens to assault, or obstructs or attempts to obstruct, any public servant in the discharge of his duty as such public servant, in endeavouring to disperse an unlawful assembly, or to suppress a riot or affray, or uses, or threatens, or attempts to use criminal force to such public servant,

Punishment

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

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: three years.
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FAQ — Section 152 IPC

Section 152 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Assaulting or obstructing public servant when suppressing riot, etc.”. 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 three years, 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.