Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
Is BNS Section 126 Bailable or Non-Bailable?
Analysis of bail rules, arrest eligibility, and warrant requirements for BNS Section 126: (1) Wrongful restraint under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
🛡️ Bail & Arrest Summary
Wrongfully restraining any
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Any Magistrate
Prescribed Punishment
Simple imprisonment forperson.1 month, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both