Sentencing Guide
BNS Section 278 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
BNS Section 278: Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation (Legacy IPC Section 276)
Statutory Classification Details
Knowingly selling of drug
- Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
- Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
- Triable Court: Any Magistrate
- Official Punishment: Imprisonment foras a different drug or6 months, or fine of preparation.5,000 rupees, or both