Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 165 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 165: Deserter concealed on board, of master merchant vessel through negligence (Legacy IPC Section 137)

Statutory Classification Details

Deserter concealed on

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
  • Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Any Magistrate
  • Official Punishment: Fine of 3,000 rupees.board merchant vessel through negligence of master or person in charge thereof