In this article, we will introduce you to Section 264 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS Section 264). In today’s article we will talk about what is Section 264 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita? As we know that IPC has now been replaced by BNS. So let’s start.
Definition of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 264
Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for- Whoever, being a public servant legally bound as such public servant to apprehend, or to keep in confinement, any person in any case not provided for in section 259, section 260 or section 261, or in any other law for the time being in force, omits to apprehend that person or suffers him to escape from confinement, shall be punished-
- (a) if he does so intentionally, with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both; and
- (b) if he does so negligently, with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.