Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 172BNS 206
Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding
BNS 206 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 172 is BNS 206
- BNS 206(a)
- Punishment
- Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or fine up to five thousand rupees, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
- BNS 206(b)
- Punishment
- Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or fine up to five thousand rupees, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- 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.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 206 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 172 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 172 bailable or non-bailable?
BNS 206(a): bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Any Magistrate. BNS 206(b): bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 172 under BNS?
BNS 206(a): simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or fine up to five thousand rupees, or both. BNS 206(b): simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or fine up to five thousand rupees, or both.
What is IPC 172 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 172 (Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding) corresponds to Section 206 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 172 and BNS 206?
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.
How do I cite BNS 206 in a pleading?
Under Section 206 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 172 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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