Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 273 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 273: Disobedience to quarantine rule (Legacy IPC Section 271)

Statutory Classification Details

Knowingly disobeying any

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
  • Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Any Magistrate
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment forquarantine rule.6 months, or fine, or both