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Section 155 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

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.

Summary

Failing to follow a nuisance order or show cause results in a specific legal penalty.
This provision links to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to determine the exact punishment for disobedience.
Once someone fails to comply or appear, the Magistrate makes the temporary order "absolute" (final).
This ensures that public safety issues are resolved quickly if the responsible person ignores the court.

Practical examples

1Salim was told to fence a dangerous deep well on his property but he never did it and skipped his court date. Under Section 155, the order to fence the well is made final, and Salim is now liable for a criminal penalty.

2A shopkeeper ignores an order to remove an illegal shed blocking the sidewalk. Because he failed to show cause as allowed by the previous section, Section 155 dictates that he will be punished and the order to demolish the shed is now absolute.

FAQ

1. What happens if I ignore Section 154 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

Under Section 155 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, you will be liable for a penalty and the nuisance order will be made absolute.

2. Which Act decides the penalty for failing to follow Section 154 of the 2023 Sanhita?

The penalty is specified in Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, as mentioned in Section 155 of the 2023 Sanhita.

3. Can a nuisance order be cancelled after I fail to show cause under Section 155 of the 2023 Act?

No, Section 155 of the 2023 Act states that if you do not comply or appear, the order shall be made absolute.

4. Does Section 155 of the 2023 Sanhita apply if I try to show cause but the judge disagrees?

Section 155 specifically applies to the "failure" to perform the act or appear; if you appear and fail to convince the judge, a different section applies to the outcome.

Test yourself

Q1.Under Section 155 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, what is the consequence of failing to appear and show cause?

Q2.Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, provides the penalty for a breach under BNSS Section 155?

Q3.To trigger the penalties in Section 155 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, a person must have failed to comply with which previous section?

Q4.What does the term "made absolute" mean in Section 155 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023?

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B.—Public nuisancesCentral

Section 155 of The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

Summary

Failing to follow a nuisance order or show cause results in a specific legal penalty.
This provision links to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita to determine the exact punishment for disobedience.
Once someone fails to comply or appear, the Magistrate makes the temporary order "absolute" (final).
This ensures that public safety issues are resolved quickly if the responsible person ignores the court.