Bail Status Guide
Is BNS Section 137 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines
BNS Section 137: (1) Kidnapping (Legacy IPC Section 359)
Statutory Classification Details
Kidnapping
- Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
- Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
- Triable Court: Magistrate of the first class
- Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 7 yearsand fine.class