Section 206 of BNS : Section 206: Absconding to avoid service of summons or other proceeding.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi receives a notice from the local municipal office to appear in person regarding a property tax dispute. Instead of attending the hearing, Ravi decides to leave town and stays with a relative in another city to avoid the proceedings. The municipal office, after several failed attempts to serve the notice, reports Ravi's absconding to the police. Under Section 206 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi can be punished with simple imprisonment for up to one month, or a fine up to five thousand rupees, or both.

Example 2:

Priya is summoned by the court to produce certain financial documents related to a fraud investigation. Knowing that the documents could incriminate her, Priya deliberately avoids the court summons by moving to a different state and not informing anyone of her whereabouts. The court, unable to serve the summons, issues a warrant for her arrest. Under Section 206 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Priya can be punished with simple imprisonment for up to six months, or a fine up to ten thousand rupees, or both, for absconding to avoid producing the required documents in court.