What is the punishment for Dhara 331?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 331 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Ten Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 331 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 331 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 331 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 331 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 331 are triable by the Court of Session.

Can IPC Section 331 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 331 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property.—

Section

331

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Ten Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Bailable

Non-bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Court of Session

Bare Act Text

331. Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property.— Whoever voluntarily causes grievous hurt for the purpose of extorting from the sufferer or from any person interested in the sufferer any confession or any information which may lead to the detection of an offence or misconduct, or for the purpose of constraining the sufferer or any person interested in the sufferer to restore or to cause the restoration of any property or valuable security, or to satisfy any claim or demand or to give information which may lead to the restoration of any property or valuable security, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.