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SECTION 129 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 129 in Simple Words
If a public servant, responsible for the custody of a State prisoner or prisoner of war, carelessly allows the prisoner to escape from confinement, they can be punished with up to three years in jail and may also be fined.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public servant negligently suffering prisoner of State or war in his custody to escape | Simple Imprisonment 3 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Public servant negligently suffering prisoner of State or war in his custody to escape
Punishment : Simple Imprisonment 3 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
Anyone who, as a public employee, has the custody of a State prisoner, or a prisoner of war and negligently allows that prisoner to escape any place of confinement where such prisoner is held, shall be punished by simple imprisonment, which can extend up to three years. They shall also be liable for civil liability.
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