Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 178 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 178: Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currency- notes or banknotes (Legacy IPC Section 230 to 232, 246)

Statutory Classification Details

Counterfeiting coins

  • Bailable Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Court of Session
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for life, orgovernment stamps,imprisonment for 10 years currency-notes orand fine. bank-notes