Indian Penal Code Section 228:
Intentional insult or interruption of a public servant presiding over a legal proceeding—Whoever intentionally insults or interrupts a public servant during any phase of a judicial proceeding shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term of up to six months, or a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both. Andhra Pradesh State Amendment IN Andhra Pradesh, the section 228 offense is cognizable. [See A.P.G.O. Ms. No. 732 from December 5, 1991].