Indian Penal Code, 1860
353. Assault or criminal force to deter public servant
from discharge of his duty
Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any person being a
public servant in the execution of his duty as such public servant, or with
intent to prevent or deter that person from discharging his duty as such public
servant, or in consequence of anything done or attempted to be done by such
person in the lawful discharge of his duty as such public servant, shall be
punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to
two years, or with fine, or with both.