Penal Code · s 353

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s 353Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty

Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person being a public servant in the execution of his duty as such public servant, or with

intent to prevent or deter that person from discharging his duty as such public servant. or in consequence of anything done, or attempted to be done. by such person in the lawful discharge of his duty as such public servant, shall

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be punished with imprisonment for aErm not exceeding 5 yearsand fine.