Section 261 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with escape from confinement or custody Negligently suffered by public servant. Under the old law this was Section 223 of the IPC.
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Section 261 BNS - Escape from confinement or custody Negligently suffered by public servant
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 261 - Escape from confinement or custody Negligently suffered by public servant
- Old provision
- Section 223 IPC
- Punishment
- Simple imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 261 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 223 IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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