BNSS Section 257 - Arguments
Description of BNSS Section 257 - Arguments
When the examination of the witnesses (if any) for the defence is complete, the prosecutor shall sum up his case and the accused or his pleader shall be entitled to reply:
Provided that where any point of law is raised by the accused or his pleader, the prosecution may, with the permission of the Judge, make his submissions with regard to such point of law.
| Offence | Intentional omission to apprehend on the part of a public servant bound by law to apprehend an offender, if the offence be capital. If punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment for 10 years. If punishable with imprisonment for less than 10 years. |
| Punishment | Imprisonment for 7 years, with or without fine. Imprisonment for 3 years, with or without fine Imprisonment for 2 years, with or without fine. |
| Cognizance | According as the offence in relation to which such omission has been made is cognizable or non- cognizable. Cognizable Cognizable |
| Bail | Bailable Bailable Bailable |
| Triable | Magistrate of the first class. Magistrate of the first class. Magistrate of the first class. |