Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 202 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 202: Public servant unlawfully engaging in trade (Legacy IPC Section 168)

Statutory Classification Details

Public servant unlawfully

  • 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 forengaging in trade.1 year, or fine, or both,class. or community service