Section 225 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) applies when a person threatens another with injury to stop them from legally seeking protection from a public servant.
This section ensures that individuals can approach public authorities without fear of retaliation when they require protection from harm or injustice.
Punishment:
Whoever threatens a person to prevent them from applying for protection shall be punished with imprisonment of up to one year, or with a fine, or both.
How It Protects:
This section guarantees the right of individuals to seek legal protection without fear.
It ensures that people are not intimidated or coerced into silence when facing threats or danger.
Example:
If a person threatens someone with harm to stop them from filing a police complaint or seeking security from authorities, they are guilty under this section.
Similarly, if a landlord threatens a tenant to stop them from reporting harassment to the police, it is a punishable offense.
