What is the punishment for Dhara 308?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 308 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Three Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 308 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 308 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 308 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 308 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 308 are triable by the Magistrate First Class.

Can IPC Section 308 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 308 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Attempt to commit culpable homicide.—

Section

308

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Three Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Bailable

Non-bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Magistrate First Class

Bare Act Text

308. Attempt to commit culpable homicide.— Whoever does any act with such intention or knowledge and under such circumstances that, if he by that act caused death, he would be guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both; and, if hurt is caused to any person by such act, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.IllustrationA, on grave and sudden provocation, fires a pistol at Z, under such circumstances that if he thereby caused death he would be guilty of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. A has committed the offence defined in this section.