Is BNS Section 212 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines
BNS Section 212: Furnishing false information (Legacy IPC Section 177)
Statutory Classification Details
Knowingly furnishing false
Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court: Any Magistrate
Official Punishment: Simple imprisonment forinformation to public6 months, or fine of servant.5,000 rupees, or both
If the information required
Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court: Any Magistrate
Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 2 years,respects the commissionor fine, or both. of an offence, etc. 2 1 3 Refusing oath when dulySimple imprisonment forrequired to take oath by a6 months, or fine ofoffence is committed, public servant.5,000 rupees, or both.subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVIII; or, if not committed, in a Court, any Magistrate