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Section 223 - Indian Penal Code, 1860

Indian Penal Code, 1860

223. Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant

Whoever, being a public servant legally bound as such public servant to keep in confinement any person charged with or convicted of any offence ¹²⁰[or lawfully committed to custody], negligently suffers such person to escape from confinement, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

Related Sections

Section 271: Disobedience to quarantine rule
Section 361: Kidnapping from lawful guardianship
Section 477A: Falsification of accounts
Section 410: Stolen Property
Section 353: Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty

Related Acts

Taxation Laws (Second Amendment) Act, 2016
Anti-Hijacking Act, 2016
Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Act, 2020
Mediation Act, 2023

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