Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 168 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 168: Wearing garb or carrying token used by soldier, sailor or airman (Legacy IPC Section 140)

Statutory Classification Details

Wearing garb or carrying

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Any Magistrate
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 months,token used by soldier, sailor or fine of 2,000 rupees, or or airman. both