Multiple choice

What punishment may be awarded for the offence voluntarily causing hurt to deter a public servant from his duty under Section 332 of the IPC?

  1. Imprisonment upto three years and fine or both

  2. Imprisonment upto five years and fine or both

  3. Imprisonment upto seven years and fine or both

  4. Imprisonment upto ten years and fine or both
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Explanation

Option (1) is correct: Whoever voluntarily causes hurt to any person being a public servant in the discharge of his duty as such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years or with fine, or with both.

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