IPC 124 vs BNS 124
● Retained in BNSAssaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain
Section 124 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with assaulting or attempting to assault the President, Governor, or other high constitutional authorities with intent to compel, restrain, or intimidate them in the exercise of their official duties. This section protects the sanctity and authority of high-ranking constitutional officials.
Under IPC 124:
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Applies to physical assault, threat, or intimidation of constitutional authorities,
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Includes acts aimed at compelling, restraining, or obstructing official functions,
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Punishment can include imprisonment or other penalties, depending on severity.
For example, attempting to physically attack the Governor to influence a decision falls under IPC 124. The law ensures that official authorities can perform duties without fear or obstruction, preserving the integrity of governance.
IPC 124 emphasizes protection of constitutional authorities and upholding law and order, deterring individuals from threatening or assaulting officials exercising their lawful duties.
Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain
Section 124 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 124, retaining the principle that assaulting or attempting to assault high constitutional authorities to compel or restrain them in duty is a criminal offense.
Under BNS 124:
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Liability arises from physical assault, threat, or intimidation against constitutional authorities,
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Covers acts aimed at obstructing or influencing official duties,
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Punishment includes imprisonment or other penalties, depending on severity.
For instance, attempting to attack the President to influence an official decision is punishable under BNS 124. The law ensures that authorities can perform duties without fear of coercion, protecting governance and legal integrity.
By retaining IPC 124’s principles, BNS 124 ensures legal protection of constitutional authorities, emphasizing that assault or intimidation to influence official duties is punishable, thereby maintaining the rule of law.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 124 to BNS BNS 124.