What is the punishment for Dhara 421?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 421 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 421 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 421 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Bailable offense.

Is Dhara 421 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 421 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 421 are triable by the Any Magistrate.

Can IPC Section 421 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 421 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditors.—

Section

421

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

Bare Act Text

421. Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditors.— Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently removes, conceals or delivers to any person, or transfer or causes to be transferred to any person, without adequate consideration, any property, intending thereby to prevent, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby prevent, the distribution of that property according to law among his creditors or the creditors of any other person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.