What is the punishment for Dhara 249?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 249 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Seven Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 249 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 249 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 249 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 249 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 249 are triable by the Court of Session.

Can IPC Section 249 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 249 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description.—

Section

249

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

249. Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description.— Whoever performs on any Indian coin any operation which alters the appearance of that coin, with the intention that the said coin shall pass as a coin of a different description, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.