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