157. Whoever, 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.
BNS Section 157: Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape
Section 157 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape. It replaces IPC 129 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 157 is cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 157 | Public servant negligently suffering prisoner of State or war in his custody to escape. | Simple imprisonment for 3 years and fine. | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 157
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 129: Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape
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