273. Whoever knowingly disobeys any rule made by the Government for putting any mode of transport into a state of quarantine, or for regulating the intercourse of any such transport in a state of quarantine or for regulating the intercourse between places where an infectious disease prevails and other places, 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 273: Disobedience to quarantine rule
Section 273 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with disobedience to quarantine rule. It replaces IPC 271 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 273 is non-cognizable and bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 273 | Knowingly disobeying any quarantine rule. | Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 273
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 271: Disobedience to quarantine rule
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