| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 206(a) Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding from a public servant. | Simple imprisonment for 1 month, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
| 206(b) If summons or notice require attendance in person, etc., in a Court. | Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 10,000 rupees, or both | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 206 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding.
Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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.