BNS Section 264: Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section N/A
Procedural Classification Summary
Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for:— (a) in case of intentional
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Magistrate of the first class
Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 years, Bailable.Magistrate of the first omission or sufferance;or fine, or both.class. (b) in case of negligentSimple imprisonment foromission or sufferance.2 years, or fine, or both
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No specific renumbering changes. Section included as is.