Under section 189, P.P.C. whoever holds out any threat of injury to any public servant. He shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ____________ or with fine?

Correct answer: B. Two years to with fine

  • A. Six months or with fine
  • B. Two years to with fine
  • C. One year or with fine
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Section 189 PPC punishes threatening injury to a public servant in order to induce or deter that servant from performing an official act. The maximum imprisonment is two years, or fine, or both.

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