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