Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 84 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Section 209 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 84 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. 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 bot The Act came into force on 01 Jul 2024.
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.
Section 209, The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act 45 of 2023).
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How this offence is classified
From the First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, which classifies every offence under the Sanhita. Cognizable means a police officer may arrest without warrant; bailable means bail is a matter of right rather than of the court's discretion. This section is classified 2 ways.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 84 of this Sanhita. | Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both, or community service. | Cognizable. | Non-bailable. | Magistrate of the first class. |
| In a case where declaration has been made under sub-section (4) of section 84 of this Sanhita pronouncing a person as proclaimed offender. | Imprisonment for 7 years and fine. | Cognizable. | Non-bailable. | Magistrate of the first class. |
Questions about Section 209
What does Section 209 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita deal with?
Section 209 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita is headed "Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 84 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023". 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 bot
Is Section 209 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita bailable?
Non-bailable, under the First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
Is Section 209 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita cognizable?
Cognizable. "Cognizable" means a police officer may arrest without warrant; "non-cognizable" that they may not. An offence under this section is triable by Magistrate of the first class.
How do I find court cases under Section 209 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: BNS 209, section 209 BNS, section 209 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. People searching for it also type bns 209 ignou and bns 209 in ipc. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
What should I read with Section 209 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, and has it changed?
Its own text turns on Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita 84 (Proclamation for person absconding), so none of them can safely be read on its own.
When did Section 209 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita come into force?
Section 209 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, cited as BNS 209, came into force on 01 Jul 2024, having been enacted on 25 Dec 2023. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
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