SCHEDULE II – Classification of Offences Against Other Laws

The Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023

II

Classification of Offences Against Other Laws

Offence Cognizable or non-cognizable. Bailable or non-bailable. By what court triable.
If punishable with death, imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for more than 7 years. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Court of Session.
If punishable with imprisonment for 3 years and upwards but not more than 7 years. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Magistrate of the first class.
If punishable with imprisonment for less than 3 years or with fine only. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Any Magistrate.