BNS Section 226-Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain exercise of lawful power

Whoever attempts to commit suicide with the intent to compel or restrain any public servant from discharging his official duty shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both, or with community service.

[Old Corresponding Section: Section 309 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860]