Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 242 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 242: False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution (Legacy IPC Section 205)

Statutory Classification Details

False personation for the

  • 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,purpose of any act oror fine, or both.class. proceeding in a suit or criminal prosecution, or for becoming bail or security