BNS Section 206

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

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BNSChapter XIII

S. 206

Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding.

Description

Whoever absconds in order to avoid being served with a summons, notice or order proceeding from any public servant legally competent, as such public servant, to issue such summons, notice or order,

  1. shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both;
  2. where such summons or notice or order is to attend in person or by agent, or to produce a document or an electronic record in a Court shall punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees, or with both.

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 07 Nov 2024
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