BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 261 BNS

Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant

Offence

Whoever, being a public servant legally bound as such public servant to keep in confinement any person charged with or convicted of any offence or lawfully committed to custody, negligently suffers such person to escape from confinement,

Punishment

shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: two years.
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FAQ — Section 261 BNS

Section 261 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.