Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 176 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 176: Illegal payment in connection with an election (Legacy IPC Section N/A)

Statutory Classification Details

Illegal payments in

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
  • Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Magistrate of the first class
  • Official Punishment: Fine of 10,000 rupees.connection with elections.class