BNS Section 211 – Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance
Chapter 12: Offences by or Relating to Public Servants ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 211
IPC S.187
✓ Bailable
Non-Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever being bound by law to render or furnish assistance to any public servant in the execution of his public duty omits to give such assistance shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to one month or with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees or with both and if such assistance be demanded of him by a public servant legally authorised to demand such assistance with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 1 month or fine up to Rs 200 or both. Up to 6 months or fine up to Rs 500 if demanded. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
