What is the punishment for Dhara 268?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 268 is specifically outlined as: Depends on original offence.

Is IPC 268 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 268 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.

Is Dhara 268 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is Depends on original offence.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 268 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 268 are triable by the Depends on original offence.

Can IPC Section 268 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 268 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Public nuisance.—

Section

268

Punishment

Depends on original offence

Cognizable

Depends on original offence

Bailable

Depends on original offence

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Depends on original offence

Bare Act Text

268. Public nuisance.— A person is guilty of a public nuisance who does any act or is guilty of an illegal omission which causes any common injury, danger or annoyance to the public or to the people in general who dwell or occupy property in the vicinity, or which must necessarily cause injury, obstruction, danger or annoyance to persons who may have occasion to use any public right.A common nuisance is not excused on the ground that it causes some convenience or advantage.