Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 200 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 200: Punishment for non-treatment of victim (Legacy IPC Section N/A)

Statutory Classification Details

Non-treatment of victim

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
  • Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Magistrate of the first class
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 1 year,by hospital.or fine, or both.class