Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 269 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 269: Failure by person released on bail or bond to appear in Court (Legacy IPC Section N/A)

Statutory Classification Details

Failure by person released

  • Bailable Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Any Magistrate
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 1 year,on bond or bail bond toor fine, or both. appear in Court