Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 355 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 355: Misconduct in public by a drunken person (Legacy IPC Section 510)

Statutory Classification Details

Misconduct in public by a drunken person (formerly 510 IPC)

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right)
  • Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Any Magistrate
  • Official Punishment: Simple imprisonment up to 24 hours, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both, or community service