Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 161 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 161: Abetment of assault by soldier, sailor or airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office (Legacy IPC Section 133)

Statutory Classification Details

Abetment of assault by an

  • Bailable Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Magistrate of the first class
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 yearsofficer, soldier, sailor orand fine.class. airman on his superior officer, when in execution of his office