BNS Section 269 – Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
Chapter 15: Offences Affecting the Public Health Safety Convenience Decency and Morals ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 269
IPC S.269
✓ Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever unlawfully or negligently does any act which is and which he knows or has reason to believe to be likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months or with fine or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 6 months or fine or both. Cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
