Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 174 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 174: Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election (Legacy IPC Section N/A)

Statutory Classification Details

Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election (formerly 171F 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 extending up to 1 year, or a fine, or both.