BNS Section 199: Public servant disobeying direction under law
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section N/A
Procedural Classification Summary
Public servant disobeying
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Magistrate of the first class
Punishment: Rigorous imprisonmentdirection under law.for not less than 6 monthsclass. which may extend to 2 years and fine
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No specific renumbering changes. Section included as is.