Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 196 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 196: Promoting enmity between different groups on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc (Legacy IPC Section N/A)

Statutory Classification Details

Promoting enmity between

  • Bailable Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Magistrate of the first class
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 years,different groups on ground or fine, or both.class. of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, etc., and doing acts prejudicial to maintenance of harmony

Promoting enmity between

  • Bailable Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Magistrate of the first class
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 5 yearsclasses in place of worship,and fine.class. etc