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