Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 241 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 241: Destruction of document or electronic record to prevent its production as evidence (Legacy IPC Section 204)

Statutory Classification Details

Secreting or destroying any

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
  • Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Magistrate of the first class
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 years,document to prevent itsor fine of 5,000 rupees,class. production as evidence.or both