What is the punishment for Dhara 259?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 259 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Seven Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 259 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 259 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 259 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 259 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 259 are triable by the Court of Session.

Can IPC Section 259 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 259 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Having possession of counterfeit Government stamp.—

Section

259

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

259. Having possession of counterfeit Government stamp.— Whoever has in his possession any stamp which he knows to be a counterfeit of any stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, intending to use, or dispose of the same as a genuine stamp, or in order that it may be used as a genuine stamp, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.