Section 207 of BNS : Section 207: Preventing service of summons or other proceeding, or preventing publication thereof.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi receives a court summons at his home, requiring him to appear in court as a witness in a criminal case. Fearing the consequences of his testimony, Ravi intentionally tears up the summons and throws it away, hoping to avoid appearing in court. By doing this, Ravi is preventing the service of a summons issued by a legally competent public servant. Under Section 207 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi can be punished with simple imprisonment for up to one month, a fine of up to five thousand rupees, or both.

Example 2:

Priya is a business owner who receives a notice from the municipal corporation to attend a hearing regarding a zoning violation at her shop. Priya, not wanting to deal with the legal hassle, instructs her employees to remove the notice from the shop's entrance and discard it. By intentionally removing the notice, Priya is preventing the lawful a...

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