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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 264 BNS - Omission to apprehend, or sufferance Of escape, on part of public servant, in Cases not otherwise provided for

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
264 - Omission to apprehend, or sufferance Of escape, on part of public servant, in Cases not otherwise provided for
Old provision
Section 225A IPC

Old law → Section 264 BNS

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Section 225A IPC Renumbered, no change No change.

Section 264 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with omission to apprehend, or sufferance Of escape, on part of public servant, in Cases not otherwise provided for. Under the old law this was Section 225A of the IPC.

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