IPC Section 183

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter X - Of Contempts of Lawful; Authority of Public Servants

IPC Section 183

Resistance to the taking of property by the lawful authority of a public servant.

Whoever offers any resistance to the taking of any property by the lawful authority of any public servant, knowing or having reason to believe that he is such public servant, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.