IPC Section 132
๐ท IPC Section 132 โ Resistance to the lawful authority of a public servant by using criminal force
๐งพ Text of Section 132 IPC:
"Whoever uses criminal force to any person being a public servant in the lawful discharge of his duty as such public servant, intending to prevent or deter that public servant from discharging his duty, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both."
๐ Explanation in Simple Terms:
Section 132 deals with the offence committed when a person uses criminal force against a public servant who is lawfully performing their official duty, with the intent to stop or prevent that public servant from doing their job.
"Criminal force" means applying force intending to cause injury, harm, or to cause fear.
The public servant must be acting lawfully.
The person must intentionally resist or obstruct by force.
๐ Key Elements of Section 132:
Use of criminal force: The offender applies force in a criminal manner.
Against a public servant: The victim is someone who holds a public office (e.g., police officer, government official).
Lawful discharge of duty: The public servant is acting within the scope of their official duties.
Intention to prevent or deter: The offender intends to stop or hinder the public servant from doing their duty.
๐งโโ๏ธ Illustration (Example):
If a police officer is trying to arrest a person lawfully, and the person uses force to resist the arrest, then the person is guilty under Section 132 for resisting the lawful authority by criminal force.
๐ Punishment:
Imprisonment (simple or rigorous) up to 3 years, or
Fine, or
Both.
๐ Summary:
It is a crime to use force to stop a public servant from performing their lawful duties.
The force must be criminal in nature (not just verbal or passive resistance).
The public servant must be acting legally.
Punishment can be up to 3 years of imprisonment, fine, or both.
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