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.
IPC Section 166B in BNS: Section 200
Punishment for non-treatment of victim
Section 166B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Punishment for non-treatment of victim) corresponds to Section 200 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 200 is non-cognizable, bailable, triable by Magistrate of the first class; punishment: Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both.
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.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
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