BNSS466
BNSS Section 466: Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect
Verbatim · BNSS466. Sentence on escaped convict when to take effect. —(1) When a sentence of death, imprisonment for life or fine is passed under this Sanhita on an escaped convict, such sentence shall, subject to the provisions hereinbefore contained, take effect immediately.(2) When a sentence of imprisonment for a term is passed under this Sanhita on an escaped convict, — (a) if such sentence is severer in kind than the sentence which such convict was undergoing when he escaped, the new sentence shall take effect immediately; (b) if such sentence is not severer in kind than the sentence which such convict was undergoing when he escaped, the new sentence shall take effect after he has suffered imprisonment for a further period equal to that which, at the time of his escape, remained unexpired of his former sentence.(3) For the purposes of sub-section (2), a sentence of rigorous imprisonment shall be deemed to be severer in kind than a sentence of simple imprisonment.
Cite as: Section 466, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 46 of 2023)