206. Whoever absconds in order to avoid being served with a summons, notice or order proceeding from any public servant legally competent, as such public servant, to issue such summons, notice or order,— (a) shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both; (b) where such summons or notice or order is to attend in person or by agent, or to produce a document or an electronic record in a Court shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.
BNS Section 206: Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding
Section 206 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding. It replaces IPC 172 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, it depends on the sub-section: 206(a) is non-cognizable and bailable; 206(b) is non-cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206(a) | Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding from a public servant. | Simple imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
| 206(b) | If summons or notice require attendance in person, etc., in a Court. | Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 10,000 rupees, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 206
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 172: Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding
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