Bail Status Guide
Is BNS Section 173 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines
BNS Section 173: Punishment for bribery (Legacy IPC Section N/A)
Statutory Classification Details
Bribery at elections (formerly 171E 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 (fine only for treating)