Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 222BNS 260
Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend person under sentence or lawfully committed
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What changed
- Section is reorganized in form of clauses (a), (b) and (c).
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Under Section 260 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 222 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 222 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 222 (Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend person under sentence or lawfully committed) corresponds to Section 260 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 222 and BNS 260?
Section is reorganized in form of clauses (a), (b) and (c).
How do I cite BNS 260 in a pleading?
Under Section 260 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 222 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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