Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 240 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 240: Giving false information respecting an offence committed (Legacy IPC Section 203)

Statutory Classification Details

Giving false information

  • 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: Imprisonment for 2 years,respecting an offence or fine, or both. committed