Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 237 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 237: Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false (Legacy IPC Section 200)

Statutory Classification Details

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  • 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: Using as true any suchThe same as for giving