Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 128BNS 156
Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war to escape
BNS 156 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 128 is BNS 156
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment up to 10 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Court of Session
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- No change.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 156 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 128 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 128 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 156 it is non-bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Court of Session. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 128 under BNS?
BNS 156: imprisonment for life, or imprisonment up to 10 years and fine.
What is IPC 128 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 128 (Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war to escape) corresponds to Section 156 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 128 and BNS 156?
No change.
How do I cite BNS 156 in a pleading?
Under Section 156 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 128 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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