Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 234 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 234: Issuing or signing false certificate (Legacy IPC Section 197)

Statutory Classification Details

Knowingly issuing or signingThe same as for givinga false certificate relatingfalse evidence.of giving false evidence to any fact of which suchis triable. certificate is by law admissible in evidence

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
  • Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Court by which the offence is triable
  • Official Punishment: Knowingly issuing or signingThe same as for giving