Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

Section 155

Penalty for failure to comply with section 154

⚖️ Bail Procedure Guide 🔨 Punishment & Liability Guide

⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 155 BNSS

Provision: Section 155 of BNSS
Act: Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita
Classification: MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER AND TRANQUILLITY
Jurisdiction: India
Summary: If someone fails to follow an order made under Section 154, they will be punished according to Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The order will then be made final.

Statutory Content

What does Section 155 of BNSS say?

If the person against whom an order is made under section 154 does not perform such act or appear and show cause, he shall be liable to the penalty specified in that behalf in section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and the order shall be made absolute.

Indian StandardSection 155, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

Bluebook (21st ed.)Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, § 155 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 155 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita

Canonical Web linkhttps://nyaya.cloud/acts/bharatiya-nagarik-suraksha-sanhita/155

Embed this Section Card

Want to display this Section explanation card on your website? Copy and paste the HTML code below:

<iframe src="https://nyaya.cloud/api/widget/section?act=bharatiya-nagarik-suraksha-sanhita&sec=155" width="100%" height="250" style="border:none; border-radius:8px;"></iframe>

Source: Gazette of India (Official Publication)Verify egazette.gov.in ↗

✓ VERIFIED FOR LEGAL ACCURACYReviewed & certified by Advocate Arjun Choudhury (Bar Council ID: D/8734/2015).

AI Educational GuideAI-generated explanation for educational and research purposes. Original statutory text is preserved exactly.

Section Meaning & Purpose

What does Section 155 of BNSS mean?

Plain English Explanation

If someone fails to follow an order made under Section 154, they will be punished according to Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The order will then be made final.

Practical Interpretation

This section is used to enforce compliance with orders made under Section 154. If a person fails to comply, they will face the penalties specified in Section 223. The order will then be finalized.

Core Legal Purpose

The core purpose of this section is to ensure compliance with orders made under Section 154 by imposing penalties for non-compliance.

Key Legal Elements

•An order is made under Section 154.
•The person against whom the order is made fails to perform the required act or appear and show cause.
•The penalty specified in Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, is applicable.
•The order is made absolute.

Practical Example

Practical Example of Section 155 BNSS

Rajesh is ordered under Section 154 to remove a structure from a public place. However, he fails to comply with the order. As a result, he is liable to the penalty specified in Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The order is then made absolute, and Rajesh must comply with the order or face the specified penalty.

Common Questions (FAQ)

Frequently Asked Questions about Section 155 BNSS

Q: What is the punishment or consequence under Section 155 of BNSS?

The punishment or consequence under Section 155 of BNSS is the penalty specified in Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Q: Does this section apply to private individuals or public entities?

This section applies to both private individuals and public entities who fail to comply with orders made under Section 154.

Q: Is an offence under this section bailable or cognizable?

This section is a procedural provision and does not prescribe a penal punishment. Therefore, it is neither bailable nor cognizable.

Common Questions about Section 155 BNSS

What is Section 155 of BNSS?

Section 155 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) defines and regulates "Penalty for failure to comply with section 154". In plain terms: If someone fails to follow an order made under Section 154, they will be punished according to Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. The order will then be made final.

What is the punishment under Section 155 of BNSS?

Section 155 of BNSS does not prescribe a specific criminal punishment, or it is a procedural provision.

Is Section 155 of BNSS bailable or non-bailable?

Whether Section 155 of BNSS is bailable or non-bailable depends on the schedule classification.

What are the elements of Section 155 of BNSS?

The essential elements of Section 155 of BNSS are: An order is made under Section 154.; The person against whom the order is made fails to perform the required act or appear and show cause.; The penalty specified in Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, is applicable..

Landmark Case Laws