Is BNS Section 222 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines
BNS Section 222: Omission to assist public servant when bound by law to give assistance (Legacy IPC Section 187)
Statutory Classification Details
Omission to assist public
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 forservant when bound by law 1 month, or fine of to give such assistance.2,500 rupees, or both
Wilfully neglecting to aid a
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 forpublic servant who demands 6 months, or fine of aid in the execution of5,000 rupees, or both. process, the prevention of offences, etc