156. Whoever, being a public servant and having the custody of any State prisoner or prisoner of war, voluntarily allows such prisoner to escape from any place in which such prisoner is confined, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNS Section 156: Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war to escape
Section 156 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war to escape. It replaces IPC 128 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 156 is cognizable and non-bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of state or war in his custody to escape. | Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 156
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 128: Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of state or war to escape
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