The Supreme Court has observed that shouting and threatening someone doesn't amount to committing an offence of assault. The Indian Penal Code , 1860 recognises this as an offence under Section 353 . For example, if a person accused of an offence hurts or causes grievous hurt to a police officer or a constable arresting him, he can be charged with another offence. Section 353 in Indian Kanoon describes that causing an obstruction in the duty of a public servant with the use of assault and criminal force with the intention to stop the public servant from performing his duty will be charged with section 353 . This article aims to provide you with all the information regarding criminal force and assault on public servants and its punishment which is given under Section 353 of the Indian Penal Code.
