Whoever, being in charge of a hospital, public or private, whether run by the Central Government, the State Government, local bodies or any other person, contravenes the provisions of section 357C of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine or with both.
1 Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2013
IPC Section 166B: Simplified Explanation
IPC Section 166B of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) addresses the offence related to public servants who fail to provide assistance or refuse treatment to victims in specific cases. This section explicitly targets medical professionals who refuse to provide medical care or assistance to victims of certain crimes such as rape, acid attacks, or any other violence that results in serious bodily harm. The law mandates that healthcare providers not deny treatment based on non-medical reasons, ensuring that victims receive immediate and necessary medical attention without any discrimination or delay.
