BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 158 BNS

Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner

Offence

Whoever knowingly aids or assists any State prisoner or prisoner of war in escaping from lawful custody, or rescues or attempts to rescue any such prisoner, or harbours or conceals any such prisoner who has escaped from lawful custody, or offers or attempts to offer any resistance to the recapture of such prisoner,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Explanation

—A State prisoner or prisoner of war, who is permitted to be at large on his parole within certain limits in India, is said to escape from lawful custody if he goes beyond the limits within which he is allowed to be at large.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment for life may be imposed.
  • Imprisonment: life.
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FAQ — Section 158 BNS

Section 158 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Aiding escape of, rescuing or harbouring such prisoner”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation —A State prisoner or prisoner of war, who is permitted to be at large on his parole within certain limits in India, is said to escape from lawful custody if he goes beyond the limits within which he is allowed to be at large.

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