Bail Status Guide
Is BNS Section 198 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines
BNS Section 198: Public servant disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person (Legacy IPC Section 166)
Statutory Classification Details
Public servant disobeying
- 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: Simple imprisonment fordirection of the law with1 year, or fine, or both.class. intent to cause injury to any person