Sentencing Guide
BNS Section 287 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
BNS Section 287: Negligent conduct with respect to fire or combustible matter (Legacy IPC Section 285)
Statutory Classification Details
Negligent conduct with
- Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
- Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
- Triable Court: Any Magistrate
- Official Punishment: Imprisonment forrespect to fire or6 months, or fine of combustible matter.2,000 rupees, or both