What is the BNS Section 208 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 208 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 174. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 208 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 208 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 208 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 208 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 208 BNS?

Cases under Section 208 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 208 BNS?

Section 208 BNS deals with 'Non-attendance in obedience to an order from public servant'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 208

BNS Section 208: Non-attendance in obedience to an order from public servant

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 208?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 208 BNS is: Simple imprisonment forto an order from public1 month, or fine of servant.5,000 rupees, or both. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 174

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 208 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "non-attendance in obedience to an order from public servant". 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 non-attendance in obedience to an order from public servant as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 208 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Non-attendance in obedience

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 forto an order from public1 month, or fine of servant.5,000 rupees, or both

If the order requires personal

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 forattendance, etc., in a Court. 6 months, or fine of 10,000 rupees, or both

📜 Official Statutory Provision

Ditto.

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