Is BNS Section 248 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines
BNS Section 248: False charge of offence made with intent to injure (Legacy IPC Section 211)
Statutory Classification Details
False charge of offence
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 5 years,made with intent to injure. or fine of 2 lakh rupees,class. or both
Criminal proceeding
Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court: Court of Session
Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 10 yearsinstituted on a false charge and fine. of an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for ten years or upwards