What is the punishment for Dhara 346?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 346 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Two Year(s).

Is IPC 346 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 346 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Bailable offense.

Is Dhara 346 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is Non-cognizable.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 346 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 346 are triable by the Any Magistrate.

Can IPC Section 346 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 346 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Wrongful confinement in secret.—

Section

346

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Two Year(s)

Cognizable

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

Bare Act Text

346. Wrongful confinement in secret.— Whoever wrongfully confines any person in such manner as to indicate an intention that the confinement of such person may not be known to any person interested in the person so confined, or to any public servant, or that the place of such confinement may not be known to or discovered by any such person or public servant as hereinbefore mentioned, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years in addition to any other punishment to which he may be liable for such wrongful confinement.