BNS Section 151: Assaulting President, Governor, etc., With Intent to Compel or Restrain Exercise of any Lawful Power

Definition of BNS Section 151

Section 151 of the BNS 2023 States:
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.

Explanation and Illustration of BNS Section 151

Section 151, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 discusses the offense knowing or having cause to believe an offense has been committed and neglecting or purposely failing to do any act for the purpose of preventing such further commission or the concealment of such offense. The section strives to ensure an individual is punished for their omission if they possess knowledge of an offense and could either prevent further commission or bring it to some notice. This provision highlights the responsibility placed upon individuals, especially public servants, to take action against crimes and prevent further damage.

• Illustration
  An example where an individual seeks to influence the President of India to act or not act, for example to sign a particular bill into effect or withhold a signature would restrain or intimidate the President. This person might collect a crowd of people and use threats or physical force to limit the movement of the President or even brandish weapons to instill fear, all in an effort to coerce or deter the President from performing their lawful duties. In this connection, the accused would be doing the crime under the law. They could receive an imprisonment for 7 years and to be mulcted with a fine because they attempt to overawe the President through criminal force or threats for influencing the exercise of the constitutional functions of the President.
  This law is enacted to protect the integrity and independence of India's highest constitutional offices, ensuring that leaders like the President and Governors can exercise their powers without unlawful interference.

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