200. Whoever, being in charge of a hospital, public or private, whether run by the Central Government, the State Government, local bodies or any other person, contravenes the provisions of section 397 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
BNS Section 200: Punishment for non-treatment of victim
Section 200 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with punishment for non-treatment of victim. It replaces IPC 166B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 200 is non-cognizable and bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200 | Non-treatment of victim by hospital. | Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 200
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 166B: Punishment for non-treatment of victim
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