What is the punishment for Dhara 64?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 64 is specifically outlined as: Fine.

Is IPC 64 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 64 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Bailable offense.

Is Dhara 64 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is Non-cognizable.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 64 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 64 are triable by the Any Magistrate.

Can IPC Section 64 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).

IPC Section 64 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Sentence of imprisonment for non-payment of fine.—

Section

Punishment

Fine

Cognizable

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

Bare Act Text

64. Sentence of imprisonment for non-payment of fine.— In every case, of an offence punishable with imprisonment as well as fine, in which the offender is sentenced to a fine, whether with or without imprisonment, and in every case of an offence punishable with imprisonment or fine, or with fine only, in which the offender is sentenced to a fine, it shall be competent to the Court which sentences such offender to direct by the sentence that, in default of payment of the fine, the offender shall suffer imprisonment for a certain term, in which imprisonment shall be in excess of any other imprisonment to which he may have been sentenced or to which he may be liable under a commutation of a sentence.