What is the BNS Section 135 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 135 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 357. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 135 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 135 BNS is classified as: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

Is an offence under Section 135 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 135 BNS is: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 135 BNS?

Cases under Section 135 BNS are triable by: Any Magistrate under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 135 BNS?

Section 135 BNS deals with 'Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 135

BNS Section 135: Assault or criminal force in attempt to wrongfully confine a person

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 135?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 135 BNS is: Imprisonment for 1 year,force in attempt wrongfully or fine of 5,000 rupees, to confine a person.or both. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 357

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 135 deals with the legal rules and penalties for ASSAULT. In simple terms: Making a gesture or preparation that makes someone reasonably fear that you are about to use physical violence against them.

Real-World Scenario

"Raising your fist and taking a step towards someone as if you are about to strike them."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Assault or use of criminal

Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Any Magistrate

Punishment: Imprisonment for 1 year,force in attempt wrongfully or fine of 5,000 rupees, to confine a person.or both

📜 Official Statutory Provision

Fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.

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