Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 153 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 153: Waging war against Government of any Foreign State at peace with Government of India (Legacy IPC Section 125)

Statutory Classification Details

Waging war against

  • Bailable Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Court of Session
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for life andGovernment of anyfine, or imprisonment for foreign State at peace with 7 years and fine, or fine. the Government of India