CrPC · Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Section 60 CrPC

Power, on escape, to pursue and retake

Procedure & effect

If a person in lawful custody escapes or is rescued, the person from whose custody he escaped or was rescued may immediately pursue and arrest him in any place in India.
The provisions of section 47 shall apply to arrests under Sub-Section (1) although the person making any such arrest is not acting under a warrant and is not a police officer having authority to arrest.

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FAQ — Section 60 CrPC

Section 60 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (CrPC) deals with “Power, on escape, to pursue and retake”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

If a person in lawful custody escapes or is rescued, the person from whose custody he escaped or was rescued may immediately pursue and arrest him in any place in India. The provisions of section 47 shall apply to arrests under Sub-Section (1) although the person making any such arrest is not acting under a warrant and is not a police officer having authority to arrest.

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.