Section 467. 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.