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Section 226 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023


Definition of Section 226 BNS According to the Government of India


What is Section 226 BNS?

Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain exercise of lawful power.โ€” Whoever attempts to commit suicide with the intent to compel or restrain any public servant from discharging his official duty shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both, or with community service.

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