IPC Section 129

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter VI

S. 129

Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape

Description

Whoever, being a public servant and having the custody of any State prisoner or prisoner of war, negligently suffers such prisoner to escape from any place of confinement in which such prisoner is confined, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Public servant negligently suffering prisoner of State or war in his custody to escape

Simple Imprisonment 3 Years + Fine

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Cognizable

Bailable

Magistrate First Class

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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