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

Section 200 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 enforces section 397 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Public and private hospitals must provide immediate…

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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 punishes a person in charge of a public or private hospital for breaching the duty under section 397 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 to treat victims of specified offences?

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Section 200 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 enforces section 397 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. Public and private hospitals must provide immediate free first aid or medical treatment to victims of the offences specified in section 397 and immediately inform police.

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Section 199 addresses specified disobedience of law by a public servant.

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Section 200 penalises the hospital person in charge who contravenes section 397.

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Section 201 addresses a public servant framing an incorrect document or electronic record with intent to cause injury.

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Section 202 addresses a public servant unlawfully engaging in trade.

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