BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 200 BNS

Punishment for non-treatment of victim

Punishment

Whoever, being in charge of a hospital, public or private, whether run by the Central Government, the State Government, local bodies or any other person, contravenes the provisions of section 397 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: one year.
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FAQ — Section 200 BNS

Section 200 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Punishment for non-treatment of victim”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Whoever, being in charge of a hospital, public or private, whether run by the Central Government, the State Government, local bodies or any other person, contravenes the provisions of section 397 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.