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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 271 BNS - Negligent act likely to spread Infection of disease dangerous to life

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
271 - Negligent act likely to spread Infection of disease dangerous to life
Old provision
Section 269 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for months, or fine, or both.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Any Magistrate.

Old law → Section 271 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 269 IPC Renumbered, no change No change.

Section 271 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with negligent act likely to spread Infection of disease dangerous to life. Under the old law this was Section 269 of the IPC.

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