Section 155 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
Section 155 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, outlines the consequences for failing to comply with an order issued under Section 154.
🔹 Section 155 – Penalty for Failure to Comply with Section 154
If an individual against whom an order is made under Section 154 does not perform the required act or appear and show cause, they shall be liable to the penalty specified in Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, and the order shall be made absolute.
🔁 Equivalent Provision in the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.)
Section 155 of the BNSS corresponds to Section 136 of the Criminal Procedure Code (Cr.P.C.), 1973. Both provisions stipulate penalties for non-compliance with orders issued by a Magistrate, ensuring that directives are enforced to maintain public order and safety.
⚖️ Purpose and Application
The primary objective of Section 155 is to enforce compliance with orders issued under Section 154, which may pertain to actions necessary to prevent public nuisance or danger. By imposing penalties for non-compliance, the law seeks to ensure that individuals adhere to legal directives aimed at maintaining public order and safety.
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