Indian Penal Code, 1860
[Sentence of forfeiture of property.] Rep. by the Indian Penal Code (Amendment) Act, 1921(16 of 1921), s. 4.
Section
61
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Definition / General Principle / Repealed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
61. . [Sentence of forfeiture of property.] Rep. by the Indian Penal Code (Amendment) Act, 1921(16 of 1921), s. 4.
What is IPC Section 61 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 61. . [Sentence of forfeiture of property.] Rep. by the Indian Penal Code (Amendment) Act, 1921(16 of 1921), s. 4.
What is the punishment for Dhara 61 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Definition / General Principle / Repealed
Is IPC 61 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a N/A offense.
Is Dhara 61 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 61 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the N/A.
Can IPC Section 61 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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