Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 133 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 133: Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonour person, otherwise than on grave provocation (Legacy IPC Section 355)

Statutory Classification Details

Assault or criminal force

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
  • Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Any Magistrate
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 2 years,with intent to dishonour aor fine, or both. person, otherwise than on grave and sudden provocation