Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 158 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 158: Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner (Legacy IPC Section 130)

Statutory Classification Details

Aiding escape of, rescuing

  • Bailable Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Court of Session
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for life, oror harbouring such prisoner.imprisonment for 10 years and fine