Is BNS Section 70(1) Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines
BNS Section 70(1): Gang rape (Legacy IPC Section N/A)
Statutory Classification Details
Gang rape
Bailable Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court: Court of Session
Official Punishment: Rigorous imprisonmentfor not less than 20 years but which may extend to imprisonment for life which shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life and fine
Gang rape on a woman
Bailable Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court: Court of Session
Official Punishment: Imprisonment for life whichunder eighteen years of age.shall mean imprisonment for the remainder of that person's natural life and with fine or with death