Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 172 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 172: Personation at elections (Legacy IPC Section N/A)

Statutory Classification Details

Personation at elections (formerly 171D IPC)

Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right)
Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court: Magistrate of the first class
Official Punishment: Imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine, or both