Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 207 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 207: Preventing service of summons or other proceeding, or preventing publication thereof under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Preventing service of
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Any Magistrate
Prescribed Punishment
Simple imprisonment forsummons or other1 month, or fine of proceeding, or preventing5,000 rupees, or both. publication thereof
If summons, etc., require
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Any Magistrate
Prescribed Punishment
Simple imprisonment forattendance in person, etc., 6 months, or fine of in a Court.10,000 rupees, or both