Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Chapter 7

Offences against the State

Section 151Assaulting President, Governor, etc., with intent to compel or restrain exercise of any lawful power

Description

Whoever, with the intention of inducing or compelling the President of India, or Governor of any State, to exercise or refrain from exercising in any manner any of the lawful powers of such President or Governor, assaults or wrongfully restrains, or attempts wrongfully to restrain, or overawes, by means of criminal force or the show of criminal force, or attempts so to overawe, such President or Governor, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

📖 Understanding This Section

This section is part of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Chapter 7 (Offences against the State). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.