Is BNS Section 357 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines
BNS Section 357: Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person (Legacy IPC Section 491)
Statutory Classification Details
Being bound to attend on or supply the wants of a person who is helpless from youth, unsoundness of mind or disease, and voluntarily omitting to do so
Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court: Court of Session
Official Punishment: Simple imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. Simple imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. Simple imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. Simple imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both. class. class. OffenceCognizable orBailable orBy what court non-cognizable.non-bailable.triable. Non-bailable. Magistrate of the first class. If punishable with death, imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for more than 7 years. If punishable with imprisonment for 3 years and upwards but not more than 7 years. If punishable with imprisonment for less than 3 years or with fine only. Bailable.Any Magistrate