Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 271 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 271: Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Negligently doing any act
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Any Magistrate
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment forknown to be likely to spread 6 months, or fine, or both. infection of any disease dangerous to life