What is the BNS Section 206 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 206 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 172. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 206 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 206 BNS is classified as: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

Is an offence under Section 206 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 206 BNS is: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 206 BNS?

Cases under Section 206 BNS are triable by: Any Magistrate under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 206 BNS?

Section 206 BNS deals with 'Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 206

BNS Section 206: Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 206?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 206 BNS is: Simple imprisonment forof summons or other1 month, or fine of proceeding from a public5,000 rupees, or both. servant. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 172

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 206 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding". This section is part of the updated criminal code of India (BNS, 2023) which modernized the legal framework.

Real-World Scenario

"If an individual is found violating the provisions regarding absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 206 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Absconding to avoid service

Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)

Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Any Magistrate

Punishment: Simple imprisonment forof summons or other1 month, or fine of proceeding from a public5,000 rupees, or both. servant

If summons or notice

Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)

Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Any Magistrate

Punishment: Simple imprisonment forrequire attendance in person, 6 months, or fine of etc., in a Court.10,000 rupees, or both

📜 Official Statutory Provision

The upper limit of the fine is increased from five hundred to five thousand rupees and one thousand to ten thousand rupees; 'Court of justice' is replaced by 'Court' etc.

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