Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 226 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 226: Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain from applying or restrain of lawful power (Legacy IPC Section new)

Statutory Classification Details

Attempt to commit suicide to compel or restrain public servant (new section)

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right)
  • Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Any Magistrate
  • Official Punishment: Simple imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine, or both, or community service