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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 209 BNS - Non-appearance in response to a Proclamation under section 84 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,2023

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
209 - Non-appearance in response to a Proclamation under section 84 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,2023
Old provision
Section 174A IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both, community service. Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
Cognizable?
Cognizable. Cognizable.
Bailable?
Non-bailable. Non-bailable.
Triable by
Magistrate of the first class. Magistrate of the first class.

Old law → Section 209 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 174A IPC Modified New p unishment of "as with community service” is added in regard to proclamation under section 84(1)BNSS [82(1) CrPC].

Section 209 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with non-appearance in response to a Proclamation under section 84 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,2023. Under the old law this was Section 174A of the IPC.

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