Bail Status Guide
Is BNS Section 126 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines
BNS Section 126: (1) Wrongful restraint (Legacy IPC Section 339)
Statutory Classification Details
Wrongfully restraining any
- Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
- Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
- Triable Court: Any Magistrate
- Official Punishment: Simple imprisonment forperson.1 month, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both