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SECTION 130 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner
Last Updated: 01 Jan, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 158 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 130 in Simple Words
If someone knowingly helps a State prisoner or prisoner of war escape from lawful custody, rescues them, hides them after their escape, or resists their recapture, they can be punished with life imprisonment or imprisonment of up to ten years, and may also be fined.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring, such prisoner, or offering Any resistance to the recapture of such prisoner | Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring, such prisoner, or offering Any resistance to the recapture of such prisoner
Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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