Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
Is BNS Section 212 Bailable or Non-Bailable?
Analysis of bail rules, arrest eligibility, and warrant requirements for BNS Section 212: Furnishing false information under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
🛡️ Bail & Arrest Summary
Knowingly furnishing false
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 forinformation to public6 months, or fine of servant.5,000 rupees, or both
If the information required
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Any Magistrate
Prescribed 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