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.
IPC Section 129 in BNS: Section 157
Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape
Section 129 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape) corresponds to Section 157 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 157 is cognizable, bailable, triable by Magistrate of the first class; punishment: Simple imprisonment for 3 years and fine.
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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.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
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