Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 108 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 108: Abetment of suicide (Legacy IPC Section 306)

Statutory Classification Details

Abetment of suicide

  • Bailable Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Court of Session
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 10 yearsand fine