Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 216 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 216: False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation (Legacy IPC Section 181)

Statutory Classification Details

Knowingly stating to a

  • 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: Imprisonment for 3 yearspublic servant on oath asand fine.class. true that which is false