BNS 206 — Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

206. 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,–
(a)  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;

(b)  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  be  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.
Preventing service of summons or other proceeding, or preventing
publication thereof.

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