Section 206 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with absconding to avoid service of Summons or other proceeding. Under the old law this was Section 172 of the IPC.
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Section 206 BNS - Absconding to avoid service of Summons or other proceeding
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 206 - Absconding to avoid service of Summons or other proceeding
- Old provision
- Section 172 IPC
Old law → Section 206 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 172 IPC | Modified | The upper limit of the fine is increased from five hundred to five thousand rupees and one, IPS, Director, CAPT Bhopal thousand to ten thousand rupees; 'Court of justice' is replaced by 'Court' etc . |
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