What is the BNS Section 264 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 264 is a new legislative provision under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, without a direct single counterpart in the legacy Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Is Section 264 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 264 BNS is classified as: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

Is an offence under Section 264 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 264 BNS is: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 264 BNS?

Cases under Section 264 BNS are triable by: Magistrate of the first class under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 264 BNS?

Section 264 BNS deals with 'Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 264

BNS Section 264: Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 264?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 264 BNS is: 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. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section N/A

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 264 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for". This section is part of the updated criminal code of India (BNS, 2023) which modernized the legal framework.

Real-World Scenario

"If an individual is found violating the provisions regarding omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 264 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ 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 Statutory Provision

No specific renumbering changes. Section included as is.

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