IPC Section 174A in BNS
IPC Section 174A corresponds to BNS Section 209 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 174A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 209 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 209 — Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 84 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,2023
Drafting note. New punishment of "as with community service” is added in regard to proclamation under section 84(1)BNSS [82(1) CrPC].
Whoever fails to appear at the specified place and the specified time as required by a proclamation published under sub-section (1) of section 84 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with 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 shall also be liable to fine.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 174A in BNS?
IPC Section 174A is BNS Section 209 — Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 84 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita,2023.
Has the provision changed?
New punishment of "as with community service” is added in regard to proclamation under section 84(1)BNSS [82(1) CrPC].
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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