Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 225ABNS 264
Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for
BNS 264 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 225A is BNS 264
- BNS 264
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
- BNS 264
- Punishment
- Simple imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
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 264 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 225A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 225A bailable or non-bailable?
BNS 264: bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Magistrate of the first class. BNS 264: bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 225A under BNS?
BNS 264: Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both. BNS 264: Simple imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.
What is IPC 225A equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 225A (Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise provided for) corresponds to Section 264 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 225A and BNS 264?
No change.
How do I cite BNS 264 in a pleading?
Under Section 264 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 225A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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- IPC 221 → BNS 259 — Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend
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- IPC 223 → BNS 261 — Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant
- IPC 224 → BNS 262 — Resistance or obstruction by a person to his lawful apprehension
- IPC 225 → BNS 263 — Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person
- IPC 225B → BNS 265 — Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for
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