Indian Penal Code, 1860Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

IPC 223BNS 261

Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant

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Under Section 261 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 223 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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What is IPC 223 equivalent in BNS?

IPC Section 223 (Escape from confinement or custody negligently suffered by public servant) corresponds to Section 261 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).

What changed between IPC 223 and BNS 261?

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How do I cite BNS 261 in a pleading?

Under Section 261 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 223 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...

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