Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973

Chapter 005 Arrest of Persons

Section 60: Powers, on escape, to pursue and re-take

  • If a person in lawful custody escapes or is rescued, the person from whose custody he escaped or was rescued may immediately pursue and arrest him in any place in India.
  • The provisions of section 47 shall apply to arrests under Sub-Section (1) although the person making any such arrest is not acting under a warrant and is not a police officer having authority to arrest.

  • Less