SECTION 166B IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishment for non treatment of victim

Last Updated: 01 Jul, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 166B has been replaced with BNS Section 200 with effect from July 1, 2024.

Please refer to BNS 200 for updated procedures & punishments.

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 section1 357C of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine or with both.

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