271. Whoever unlawfully or negligently does any act which is, and which he knows or has reason to believe to be, likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.
BNS Section 271: Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
Section 271 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life. It replaces IPC 269 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 271 is cognizable and bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 271 | Negligently doing any act known to be likely to spread infection of any disease dangerous to life. | Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine, or both. | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 271
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 269: Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
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