IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 225A IPC

Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise, provided for

Offence

Whoever, being a public servant legally bound as such public servant to apprehend, or to keep in confinement, any person in any case not provided for in section 221, section 222 or section 223, or in any other law for the time being in force, omits to apprehend that person or suffers him to escape from confinement,

Punishment

shall be punished:

Punishment summary

  • See punishment clause in section text.
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FAQ — Section 225A IPC

Section 225A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Omission to apprehend, or sufferance of escape, on part of public servant, in cases not otherwise, provided for”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished:

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.