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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 443: Lurking house-trespass
- Section 292A: Printing, etc., of grossly indecent or scurrilous matter or matter intended for blackmail
- Section 475: Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 467, or possessing counterfeit marked material
- Section 376C: Intercourse by superintendent of jail, remand home, etc
- Section 469: Forgery for purpose of harming reputation
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