Is BNS Section 299 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines
BNS Section 299: Deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage religious feelings of any class, by insulting its religion or religious beliefs (Legacy IPC Section N/A)
Statutory Classification Details
Deliberate and malicious
Bailable Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court: Magistrate of the first class
Official Punishment: Imprisonment foracts, intended to outrage3 years, or fine, or both.class. religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs