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Section 357 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Of breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person
357. Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person.
Whoever, being bound by a lawful contract to attend on or to supply the wants of any person who, by reason of youth, or of unsoundness of mind, or of a disease or bodily weakness, is helpless or incapable of providing for his own safety or of supplying his own wants, voluntarily omits so to do, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
Related Sections
- Section 245: Fraudulently Suffering decree for sum not due
- Section 332: House-trespass in order to commit offence
- Section 263: Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person
- Section 202: Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade
- Section 20: Act of a child under seven years of age
Related Acts
- National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020
- International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019
- The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
- Enemy Property (Amendment and Validation) Act, 2017
- Goods and Services Tax (Compensation to States) Amendment Act, 2018
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