Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
Is BNS Section 120 Bailable or Non-Bailable?
Analysis of bail rules, arrest eligibility, and warrant requirements for BNS Section 120: (1) Voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to extort confession or to compel restoration of property under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
🛡️ Bail & Arrest Summary
Voluntarily causing hurt to
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Magistrate of the first class
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 7 yearsextort confession orand fine.class. information, or to compel restoration of property, etc
Voluntarily causing grievous
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Court of Session
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 10 yearshurt to extort confession or and fine. information, or to compel restoration of property, etc