IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 221 IPC

Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of public servant bound to apprehend

Offence

Whoever, being a pubic servant, legally bound as such public servant to apprehend or to keep in confinement any person charged with or liable to be apprehended for an offence, intentionally omits to apprehend such person, or intentionally suffers such person to escape, or intentionally aids such person in escaping or attempting to escape from such confinement,

Punishment

shall be punished as follows, that is to say:

Punishment summary

  • See punishment clause in section text.
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FAQ — Section 221 IPC

Section 221 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of public servant bound to apprehend”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished as follows, that is to say:

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

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