IPC 190 vs BNS 190
● Retained in BNSThreatening public servant to prevent duty
Section 190 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with the offence of threatening a public servant to prevent them from performing official duties. This provision safeguards public servants from coercion or intimidation while executing their lawful responsibilities.
Key points of IPC 190:
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Applies when a person intentionally threatens or intimidates a public servant to deter lawful performance of duties.
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Covers verbal, written, or symbolic threats.
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Punishment: imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine, or both.
For example, threatening a municipal officer not to conduct inspections or a police officer not to file a case falls under IPC 190.
This section ensures lawful administration and public trust, allowing officials to discharge duties without fear or obstruction.
Threatening public servant to prevent duty
Section 190 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 190. It penalizes persons threatening public servants to prevent them from performing duties, maintaining accountability and authority in administrative functions.
Key points of BNS 190:
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Covers threats meant to deter lawful action by officials.
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Punishment: up to 6 months imprisonment, or fine, or both.
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Ensures public servants can execute responsibilities without fear of coercion or intimidation.
For instance, threatening a tax inspector or municipal officer to avoid enforcement action can be prosecuted under BNS 190.
This provision strengthens administrative integrity and public confidence, deterring intimidation of officials performing lawful duties.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 190 to BNS BNS 190.