SHORT ANSWER:
Yes, it is illegal to stop a public servant from performing their duty.
DETAILS:
- Under Section 186 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), obstructing a public servant in the discharge of their public functions is a punishable offense.
- This includes any act that prevents a public servant from carrying out their official duties.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- The punishment can be imprisonment for up to three months, or a fine, or both.
SOURCE:
- Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 186
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