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Offence screener (BNSS First Schedule)
For any offence under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita: the punishment, whether it is cognizable and bailable, the court that tries it — and what that means for arrest and default bail.
Part I of the First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023 (464 entries), from the Gazette text. For offences under other laws, Part II classifies by punishment: more than 7 years, life or death — cognizable, non-bailable, Court of Session; 3 to 7 years — cognizable, non-bailable, Magistrate of the first class; less than 3 years or fine only — non-cognizable, bailable, any Magistrate. Special laws (NDPS, UAPA, POCSO, SC/ST Act) set their own bail rules and default-bail periods.
A calculator for quick reference, not legal advice. Check the Act, holidays of your court and any special law that sets its own period before relying on a date.