Section 166B of IPC : Section 166B: Punishment For Non-Treatment Of Victim

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where a young woman is brought to a private hospital after being sexually assaulted. The hospital administrator, aware of the incident, fails to inform the police about the assault, which is mandatory under section 357C of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. This omission is an offense under Section 166B of The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Consequently, the administrator could be prosecuted and, if found guilty, could face imprisonment of up to one year, a fine, or both, for not adhering to the legal obligation of reporting the crime to the authorities.