IPC Section 128: Public Servant Voluntarily Allowing Prisoner Of State Or War To Escape
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IPC Section 128: Public Servant Voluntarily Allowing Prisoner Of State Or War To Escape
Whoever, being a public servant and having the custody of any State prisoner or prisoner of war, voluntarily allows such prisoner to escape from any place in which such prisoner is confined, shall be punished with 1 imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Amendments
- Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., “for transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war in his custody to escape |
| Punishment | Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-bailable |
| Triable By | Court of Session |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
