Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter XIII: Of Contempts of the Lawful Authority of Public Servants
Section 226: Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain exercise of lawful power
In plain words
Attempting suicide in order to force or stop a public servant from doing their official duty is punishable with simple imprisonment up to one year, or a fine, or both, or community service.
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Official text
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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