Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 91 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 91: Act done with intent to prevent child being born alive or to cause it to die after birth (Legacy IPC Section 315)

Statutory Classification Details

Act done with intent to

  • 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 years,prevent a child being bornor fine, or both. alive, or to cause it to die after its birth