Bailable vs Non-Bailable Offences
Under BNS 2023 / IPC 1860
Quick lookup: 46 key BNS offences with their bailability, cognisability, court of trial, and compoundability — as per BNSS Schedule 1.
13 Bailable 33 Non-BailableVerified 2025
Showing 46 of 46 offences
| IPC → BNS | Offence | Punishment | Bailable? | Cognisable? | Trial Court | Compoundable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPC 302 → BNS 103 | Murder | Death / Life imprisonment | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | sessions | NO |
| IPC 304 → BNS 105 | Culpable Homicide (not amounting to murder) | Up to 10 yrs or life | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | sessions | NO |
| IPC 304A → BNS 106 | Death by Negligence | Up to 5 yrs (10 yrs hit-and-run) | Bailable | Cognisable | magistrate | NO |
| IPC 304B → BNS 80 | Dowry Death | Min 7 yrs to life | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | sessions | NO |
| IPC 306 → BNS 108 | Abetment of Suicide | Up to 10 yrs + fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | sessions | NO |
| IPC 307 → BNS 109 | Attempt to Murder | Up to 10 yrs / life if hurt caused | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | sessions | NO |
| IPC 308 → BNS 110 | Attempt to Culpable Homicide | Up to 3 yrs (7 yrs if hurt) | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | sessions | NO |
| IPC 323 → BNS 115(2) | Voluntarily Causing Hurt | Up to 1 yr or fine ₹10,000 | Bailable | Non-Cog. | any magistrate | YES |
| IPC 324 → BNS 118(1) | Hurt by Dangerous Weapon Compoundable with court permission | Up to 3 yrs + fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | magistrate | YES |
| IPC 325 → BNS 117(2) | Grievous Hurt Compoundable with court permission | Up to 7 yrs + fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | magistrate | YES |
| IPC 326 → BNS 118(2) | Grievous Hurt by Dangerous Weapon | Up to life + fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | sessions | NO |
| IPC 326A → BNS 124(1) | Acid Attack causing grievous hurt | Min 10 yrs to life + fine to victim | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | sessions | NO |
| IPC 354 → BNS 74 | Outraging Modesty | 1–5 yrs + fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | magistrate | NO |
| IPC 354A → BNS 75 | Sexual Harassment | Up to 3 yrs or fine or both | Bailable | Cognisable | any magistrate | NO |
| IPC 354D → BNS 78 | Stalking (incl. online) Bailable for 1st offence; non-bailable for repeat | Up to 3 yrs (1st); 5 yrs (repeat) | Bailable | Cognisable | any magistrate | NO |
| IPC 376 → BNS 64 | Rape | Min 10 yrs to life + fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | sessions | NO |
| IPC 376D → BNS 70 | Gang Rape | Min 20 yrs to life + fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | sessions | NO |
| IPC 498A → BNS 85 | Cruelty by Husband / Relatives Often misused — Hon'ble Supreme Court has issued guidelines on arrest | Up to 3 yrs + fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | magistrate | NO |
| IPC 509 → BNS 79 | Word/Gesture insulting Modesty | Up to 3 yrs + fine | Bailable | Cognisable | any magistrate | NO |
| IPC 379 → BNS 303(2) | Theft Compoundable with court permission | Up to 3 yrs or fine or community service | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | any magistrate | YES |
| IPC 380 → BNS 305 | Theft in Dwelling House | Up to 7 yrs + fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | magistrate | NO |
| IPC 384 → BNS 308 | Extortion | Up to 3 yrs or fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | magistrate | NO |
| IPC 392 → BNS 309 | Robbery | Up to 10 yrs + fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | magistrate | NO |
| IPC 395 → BNS 310 | Dacoity | Min 10 yrs to life + fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | sessions | NO |
| IPC 406 → BNS 316 | Criminal Breach of Trust Compoundable for amounts < ₹5,000 | Up to 5 yrs + fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | magistrate | YES |
| IPC 420 → BNS 318(4) | Cheating + Property Delivery Compoundable with court permission | Up to 7 yrs + fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | magistrate | YES |
| IPC 425 → BNS 324 | Mischief | Up to 3 months or fine | Bailable | Non-Cog. | any magistrate | YES |
| IPC 447 → BNS 329(3) | Criminal Trespass | Up to 3 months or fine ₹5,000 | Bailable | Cognisable | any magistrate | YES |
| IPC 448 → BNS 329(4) | House-Trespass | Up to 1 yr or fine or both | Bailable | Cognisable | any magistrate | YES |
| IPC 124A → BNS 152 | Acts Endangering Sovereignty (Sedition reframed) | Up to 7 yrs or life + fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | sessions | NO |
| IPC 153A → BNS 196 | Promoting Enmity between Groups | Up to 3 yrs + fine (5 yrs at religious place) | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | magistrate | NO |
| IPC 295A → BNS 299 | Outraging Religious Feelings | Up to 3 yrs + fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | magistrate | NO |
| IPC 465 → BNS 336(2) | Punishment for Forgery | Up to 2 yrs or fine or both | Bailable | Non-Cog. | any magistrate | NO |
| IPC 468 → BNS 336(3) | Forgery for Cheating | Up to 7 yrs + fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | magistrate | NO |
| IPC 471 → BNS 340 | Using Forged Document | Same as forgery | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | magistrate | NO |
| IPC 489A → BNS 178 | Counterfeiting Currency Notes | Up to life + fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | sessions | NO |
| IPC 500 → BNS 356(2) | Defamation Compoundable by the person defamed | Up to 2 yrs or fine or community service | Bailable | Non-Cog. | any magistrate | YES |
| IPC 504 → BNS 352 | Insult intending to provoke breach of peace | Up to 2 yrs or fine | Bailable | Non-Cog. | any magistrate | YES |
| IPC 506 → BNS 351(2) | Criminal Intimidation (simple) | Up to 2 yrs or fine | Bailable | Non-Cog. | any magistrate | YES |
| IPC 506(II) → BNS 351(3) | Criminal Intimidation (grave) | Up to 7 yrs or fine or both | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | magistrate | NO |
| IPC 509 → BNS 79 | Insult to Modesty | Up to 3 yrs + fine | Bailable | Cognisable | any magistrate | NO |
| IPC 120B → BNS 61(2) | Punishment for Criminal Conspiracy | Same as the offence conspired | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | sessions | NO |
| — → BNS 103(2) | Mob Lynching (NEW) | Death OR life + fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | sessions | NO |
| — → BNS 111 | Organised Crime (NEW) | Min 5 yrs to death + ₹5L fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | sessions | NO |
| — → BNS 113 | Terrorism within BNS (NEW) | Death or life + fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | sessions | NO |
| — → BNS 304 | Snatching (NEW) | Up to 3 yrs + fine | Non-Bailable | Cognisable | magistrate | NO |
ImportantThis table is for quick reference only. Bailability and procedural status are governed by Schedule 1 of the BNSS 2023 — and can be modified by High Court / Supreme Court rulings for specific offences. Always consult a qualified advocate for proceedings.
Understanding the Columns
Bailable vs Non-Bailable
Bailable = bail is the accused's right. Non-bailable = bail is the court's discretion.
Cognisable vs Non-Cognisable
Cognisable = police can arrest without warrant. Non-cognisable = police needs magistrate's order.
Trial Court
Magistrate / Sessions / Any Magistrate — based on punishment quantum and offence gravity.
Compoundable
Compoundable = parties can compromise and the case can be withdrawn. Most heinous offences are not compoundable.