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SECTION 128 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of state or war to escape
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 128 in Simple Words
If a public servant, responsible for the custody of a State prisoner or prisoner of war, intentionally allows the prisoner to escape from confinement, they can be punished with life imprisonment or imprisonment of up to ten years, and may also be fined.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war in his custody to escape | Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war in his custody to escape
Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
If a public official has custody of a prisoner, either a prisoner of state or a prisoner of war and allows that prisoner to escape, they will be punished by imprisonment for life or for any other term up to 10 years.
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