Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 259 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 259: Intentional omission to apprehend on part of public servant bound to apprehend under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Intentional omission to
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Depends on the offence abetted (Cognizable or Non-cognizable)
Triable Court
Magistrate of the first class
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 7 years,apprehend on the part ofwith or without fine.offence in relation toclass. a public servant bound bywhich such omission law to apprehend anhas been made is offender, if the offencecognizable or non- is punishable with death.cognizable
If punishable with
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Magistrate of the first class
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 3 years,imprisonment for life orwith or without fine.class. imprisonment for 10 years
If punishable with
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Magistrate of the first class
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 2 years,imprisonment for lesswith or without fine.class. than 10 years