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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 penalises a person in charge of a public or private…

Section 200 penalises a person in charge of a public or private hospital for contravening section 397 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita. Section 397 requires…

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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 penalises a person in charge of a public or private hospital for failing to provide immediate free treatment to a victim covered by section 397 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

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Section 200 penalises a person in charge of a public or private hospital for contravening section 397 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.

Section 397 requires immediate free first aid or medical treatment for victims of the specified offences and immediate notice to the police.

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Option A

Section 198 concerns a public servant disobeying law with intent to cause injury.

Option B

Section 199 concerns a public servant disobeying a direction under law.

Option C

Section 200 punishes the person in charge of a hospital for contravening section 397.

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Section 201 concerns a public servant preparing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury.

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