357. Whoever, being bound by a lawful contract to attend on or to supply the wants of any person who, by reason of youth, or of unsoundness of mind, or of a disease or bodily weakness, is helpless or incapable of providing for his own safety or of supplying his own wants, voluntarily omits so to do, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
BNS Section 357: Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person
Section 357 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person. It replaces IPC 491 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 357 is non-cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 357 | Being bound to attend on or supply the wants of a person who is helpless from youth, unsoundness of mind or disease, and voluntarily omitting to do so. | Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 357
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 491: Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person
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