Causing Injury to Public Servant on Duty Must Be Viewed Seriously; Six-Month Sentence Not Excessive: Himachal Pradesh High Court
The Himachal Pradesh High Court recently upheld the conviction of an accused for assaulting a government servant while performing his official duties. The judgment, delivered by Hon’ble Justice Rakesh Kainthla on 10 October 2025, emphasized that public servants must be protected while carrying out their lawful functions. The Court confirmed the punishment imposed under Section 353, Section 332 of the Indian Penal Code, and Section 3 of the Prevention of…
