What is the punishment for Dhara 158?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 158 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 158 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 158 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Bailable offense.

Is Dhara 158 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 158 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 158 are triable by the Any Magistrate.

Can IPC Section 158 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 158 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Being hired to take part in an unlawful assembly or riot.—

Section

158

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

Bare Act Text

158. Being hired to take part in an unlawful assembly or riot.— Whoever is engaged, or hired, or offers or attempts to be hired or engaged, to do or assist in doing any of the acts specified in section 141, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both,or to go armed.— and whoever, being so engaged or hired as aforesaid, goes armed, or engages or offers to go armed, with any deadly weapon or with anything which used as a weapon of offence is likely to cause death, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.