What is the punishment for Dhara 238?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 238 is specifically outlined as: Life Imprisonment or Imprisonment up to Ten Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 238 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 238 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 238 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is Cognizable.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 238 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 238 are triable by the Court of Session.

Can IPC Section 238 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 238 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Import or export of counterfeits of the Indian coin.—

Section

238

Punishment

Life Imprisonment or Imprisonment up to Ten Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Bailable

Non-bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Court of Session

Bare Act Text

238. Import or export of counterfeits of the Indian coin.— Whoever imports into India, or exports therefrom, any counterfeit coin, which he knows or has reason to believe to be a counterfeit ofIndian coin, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.