Indian Penal Code, 1860
Definition of “appropriate Government”.—
Section
55A
Punishment
Definition / General Principle / Repealed
Cognizable
N/A
Bailable
N/A
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
N/A
Bare Act Text
55A. Definition of “appropriate Government”.—
In sections 54 and 55 the expression “appropriate Government” means,—(a)in cases where the sentence is a sentence of death or is for an offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the Union extends, the Central Government; and(b)in cases where the sentence (whether of death or not) is for an offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the State extends, the Government of the State within which the offender is sentenced.
What is IPC Section 55A ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 55A. Definition of “appropriate Government”.—
In sections 54 and 55 the expression “appropriate Government” means,—(a)in cases where the sentence is a sentence of death or is for an offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the Union extends, the Central Government; and(b)in cases where the sentence (whether of death or not) is for an offence against any law relating to a matter to which the executive power of the State extends, the Government of the State within which the offender is sentenced.
What is the punishment for Dhara 55A ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Definition / General Principle / Repealed
Is IPC 55A bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a N/A offense.
Is Dhara 55A a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isN/A.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 55A cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the N/A.
Can IPC Section 55A 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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