Indian Penal Code, 1860
Certain laws not to be affected by this Act.—
Section
5
Punishment
Depends on original offence
Cognizable
Depends on original offence
Bailable
Depends on original offence
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Depends on original offence
Bare Act Text
5. Certain laws not to be affected by this Act.—
Nothing in this Act shall affect the provisions of any Act for punishing mutiny and desertion of officers, soldiers, sailors or airmen in the service of the Government of India or the provisions of any special or local law.
What is IPC Section 5 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 5. Certain laws not to be affected by this Act.—
Nothing in this Act shall affect the provisions of any Act for punishing mutiny and desertion of officers, soldiers, sailors or airmen in the service of the Government of India or the provisions of any special or local law.
What is the punishment for Dhara 5 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Depends on original offence
Is IPC 5 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.
Is Dhara 5 a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isDepends on original offence.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 5 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Depends on original offence.
Can IPC Section 5 be compromised (Compoundable)?
The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions).
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