Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 159 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 159: Abetting mutiny, attempting to seduce a soldier, sailor or airman from his duty (Legacy IPC Section 131)

Statutory Classification Details

Abetting mutiny, or

  • 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, orattempting to seduce animprisonment for 10 years officer, soldier, sailor orand fine. airman from his allegiance or duty