Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 186 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 186: Prohibition of fictitious stamps (Legacy IPC Section N/A)

Statutory Classification Details

Fictitious stamps

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Any Magistrate
  • Official Punishment: Fine of 200 rupees