Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 174ABNS 209
Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 84 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,2023
BNS 209 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 174A is BNS 209
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or fine, or both, or with community service, and where a declaration has been made under sub-section (4) of that section pronouncing him as a proclaimed offender, he shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and fine
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
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
- New punishment of "as with community service" is added in regard to proclamation under section 84(1)BNSS [82(1) CrPC].
Drafting-ready
Under Section 209 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 174A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 174A bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 209 it is non-bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Magistrate of the first class. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 174A under BNS?
BNS 209: imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or fine, or both, or with community service, and where a declaration has been made under sub-section (4) of that section pronouncing him as a proclaimed offender, he shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and fine.
What is IPC 174A equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 174A (Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 84 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,2023) corresponds to Section 209 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 174A and BNS 209?
New punishment of "as with community service" is added in regard to proclamation under section 84(1)BNSS [82(1) CrPC].
How do I cite BNS 209 in a pleading?
Under Section 209 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 174A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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