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The Penal Code, 1860

Section 223Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant

In forceChapter XI OF FALSE EVIDENCE AND OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE

Chapter XI OF FALSE EVIDENCE AND OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE

s. 223

223. Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant 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 persons to escape from confinement, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

End of s. 223.

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