Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape
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Summary
A public servant who has custody of a State prisoner or prisoner of war and, through negligence, allows that prisoner to escape from the place of confinement is punishable with simple imprisonment for up to three years and a fine. It applies when the escape is caused by the official's negligence rather than deliberate help. The offence is cognizable, bailable and triable by a First Class Magistrate.
Example
Ravi is a jail guard who forgets to lock a cell door and a State prisoner walks out. Because the escape resulted from Ravi's negligence, he can be prosecuted and, if convicted, sentenced to up to three years simple imprisonment and fined.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever, being a public servant and having the custody of any State prisoner or prisoner of war, negligently suffers such prisoner to escape from any place of confinement in which such prisoner is confined, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNSS Classification
- Simple imprisonment for 3 years and fine.
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Magistrate of the first class.
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