What is the punishment for Dhara 200?

The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Definition / General Principle / Repealed.

Is IPC 200 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a N/A offense.

Is Dhara 200 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is N/A.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 200 cases?

Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the N/A.

Can IPC Section 200 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 200 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false.—

Section

200

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Definition / General Principle / Repealed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

200. Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false.— Whoever corruptly uses or attempts to use as true any such declaration, knowing the same to be false in any material point, shall be punished in the same manner as if he gave false evidence.Explanation.— A declaration which is inadmissible merely upon the ground of some informality, is a declaration within the meaning of sections 199 to 200.

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