Section 200 of BNS : Section 200: Punishment for non-treatment of victim.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Dr. Sharma is the head of a private hospital in Delhi. One evening, a victim of a road accident is brought to the emergency room. Despite the critical condition of the victim, Dr. Sharma instructs the staff to refuse treatment because the victim does not have any identification or money to pay for the services. As a result, the victim's condition worsens. Under Section 200 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Dr. Sharma can be punished with imprisonment for up to one year, a fine, or both for failing to provide necessary treatment to the victim.

Example 2:

A government hospital in Mumbai receives a patient who has been severely injured in a factory accident. The hospital administrator, Mr. Patel, decides not to admit the patient because the hospital is already overcrowded and lacks sufficient resources. The patient is left unattended and his injuries become life-threatening. According to Section 200 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Mr. Patel can face legal consequences, including imprisonment for up to one year, a fine, or both, for not ensuring the victim received the required medical treatment.