Section Text
Any prisoner who fails to surrender himself, as required by sub--section (1) of section 57, shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years or with fine, or with both.
Karnataka Prisons Act, 1963 Section 58
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Karnataka Prisons Act, 1963 Section 58 is part of Karnataka Prisons Act, 1963 - Penalty for Failure to Surrender. Read the section text below and explore Indian court judgments that cite it.
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