The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 186 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever voluntarily obstructs any public servant in the discharge of his public functions, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 500 rupees, or both--Non-cognizable--Bailable--Triable by any Magistrate--Non-compoundable.