Library/BNS/Section 206
Section 206BailableOFFENCE

Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding.

Full Text

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, 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; or, if the summons or notice or order is to attend in person or by agent, or to produce a document or electronic record in a Court, 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.

Plain English Summary

Penalises evading the law by hiding from official summons or notices.

Punishment

Up to 1 or 6 months

Practical Note

Equivalent to IPC 172. Fines have been increased significantly (₹5k/₹10k).

हिंदी पाठ

समन या अन्य कार्यवाही की तामील से बचने के लिए फरार होना।\nजो कोई किसी कानूनी रूप से सक्षम लोक सेवक द्वारा जारी समन, सूचना या आदेश की तामील से बचने के लिए फरार हो जाएगा, वह एक माह तक के कारावास या पांच हजार रुपये तक के जुर्माने से दंडित किया जाएगा ।