Bail Status Guide
Is BNS Section 79 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines
BNS Section 79: Word, gesture or act intended to insult the modesty of a woman (Legacy IPC Section 509)
Statutory Classification Details
Uttering any word or
- Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
- Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
- Triable Court: Any Magistrate
- Official Punishment: Simple imprisonment formaking any gesture3 years and fine. intended to insult the modesty of a woman, etc