Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 54 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 54: Abettor present when offence committed (Legacy IPC Section 114)

Statutory Classification Details

Abetment of any offence

  • Bailable Status: Depends on the offence (Bailable or Non-bailable)
  • Cognizable Status: Depends on the offence abetted (Cognizable or Non-cognizable)
  • Triable Court: Court by which the offence is triable
  • Official Punishment: Same as for offenceif abettor present whencommitted.abetted is cognizableabetted is bailable orabetted is triable. offence is committed.or non-cognizable.non-bailable