Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 209 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 209: Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Non-appearance in response
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Magistrate of the first class
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 3 years,to a proclamation underor fine, or both,class. section 84 of this Sanhita. or community service. In a case where declarationImprisonment for 7 yearshas been made underand fine.class. sub-section (4) of section 84 of this Sanhita pronouncing a person as proclaimed offender