Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 55 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 55: Abetment of offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Abetment of an offence
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Depends on the offence abetted (Cognizable or Non-cognizable)
Triable Court
Court by which the offence is triable
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for 7 yearspunishable with death orand fine.abetted is cognizableabetted is triable. imprisonment for life,or non-cognizable. if the offence be not committed in consequence of the abetment. If an act which causes harm Imprisonment for 14 years to be done in consequenceand fine.abetted is cognizableabetted is triable. of the abetment.or non-cognizable