What is the punishment for Dhara 244?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 244 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Seven Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 244 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 244 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 244 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 244 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 244 are triable by the Court of Session.

Can IPC Section 244 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 244 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law.—

Section

244

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Seven Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Bailable

Non-bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Court of Session

Bare Act Text

244. Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law.— Whoever, being employed in any mint lawfully established in India, does any act, or omits what he is legally bound to do, with the intention of causing any coin issued from that mint to be of a different weight or composition from the weight or composition fixed by law, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.