What is the punishment for Dhara 396?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 396 is specifically outlined as: Death or Life Imprisonment or Imprisonment up to Ten Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 396 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 396 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 396 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 396 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 396 are triable by the Court of Session.

Can IPC Section 396 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 396 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Dacoity with murder.—

Section

396

Punishment

Death or Life Imprisonment or 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

396. Dacoity with murder.— If any one of five or more persons, who are conjointly committing dacoity, commits murder in so committing dacoity, every one of those persons shall be punished with death, or imprisonment for life, or rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.