Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 194 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 194: (1) Affray- defined (Legacy IPC Section 159)

Statutory Classification Details

Committing affray (formerly 160 IPC)

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Any Magistrate
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment up to 1 month, or fine up to 1,000 rupees, or both