BNS Section 264 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
BNS Section 264: Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for (Legacy IPC Section N/A)
Statutory Classification Details
Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for:— (a) in case of intentional
Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court: Magistrate of the first class
Official 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