IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 222 IPC

Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of public servant bound to apprehend person under sentence or lawfully committed

Offence

Whoever, being a public servant, legally bound as such public servant to apprehend or to keep in confinement any person under sentence of a Court of Justice for any offence or lawfully committed to custody, 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 222 IPC

Section 222 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of public servant bound to apprehend person under sentence or lawfully committed”. 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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