Indian Penal Code, 1860
Abettor present when offence is committed.—
Section
114
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
114. Abettor present when offence is committed.—
Whenever any person, who is absent would be liable to be punished as an abettor, is present when the act or offence for which he would be punishable in consequence of the abetment is committed, he shall be deemed to have committed such act or offence.
What is IPC Section 114 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 114. Abettor present when offence is committed.—
Whenever any person, who is absent would be liable to be punished as an abettor, is present when the act or offence for which he would be punishable in consequence of the abetment is committed, he shall be deemed to have committed such act or offence.
What is the punishment for Dhara 114 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Depends on original offence
Is IPC 114 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.
Is Dhara 114 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 114 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Depends on original offence.
Can IPC Section 114 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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