Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 156 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 156: Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war to escape under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Public servant voluntarily
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Court of Session
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for life, orallowing prisoner of stateimprisonment for 10 years or war in his custody toand fine. escape