BNS Section 158: Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 130
Procedural Classification Summary
Aiding escape of, rescuing
Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Court of Session
Punishment: Imprisonment for life, oror harbouring such prisoner.imprisonment for 10 years and fine
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No change.