SECTION 225A IPC - Indian Penal Code - Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise, provided for
Last Updated: 01 Feb, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 264 for updated procedures & punishments.
- if he does so intentionally, with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine or with both; and
- if he does so negligently, with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
IPC 225A in Simple Words
Section 225A of the Indian Penal Code states that if a public servant fails to apprehend or keep someone in confinement when legally bound to do so, they can be punished with imprisonment up to three years (if intentional) or up to two years (if negligent), or with a fine, or both.
Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
---|---|---|---|---|
Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for, In case of intentional omission or sufferance | 3 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
In case of negligent omission or sufferance | Simple Imprisonment for 2 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for, In case of intentional omission or sufferance
Punishment : 3 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
Offence : In case of negligent omission or sufferance
Punishment : Simple Imprisonment for 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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What is Article 225 of the IPC?
In any case, not covered by section 224, section 225, or any other law in force at the time, anyone who intentionally resists or illegally obstructs the lawful arrest of themselves or others, or tries to escape or escape from custody where they are lawfully detained, is guilty of a crime.
Is the 225 bailable?
This section is not bailable or cognizable according to Paragraph 3,4 and 5.