Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 87 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 87: Kidnapping or abducting in order to murder or for ransom, etc (Legacy IPC Section 366)

Statutory Classification Details

Kidnapping, abducting or

  • 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 10 yearsinducing woman to compel and fine. her marriage, etc