Section 156 of BNS : Section 156: Public servant voluntarily allowing prisoner of State or war to escape.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is a jail superintendent in a high-security prison in India. He is responsible for the custody of several prisoners, including a high-profile terrorist who is considered a State prisoner. One day, Ravi is approached by a group of people who offer him a large sum of money to allow the terrorist to escape. Ravi, tempted by the money, agrees and deliberately leaves the prison gate unlocked during his shift. The terrorist escapes and is later found to have fled the country. Under Section 156 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi ...

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