What is the punishment for Dhara 477?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 477 is specifically outlined as: Life Imprisonment or Imprisonment up to Seven Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 477 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 477 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 477 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 477 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 477 are triable by the Court of Session.

Can IPC Section 477 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 477 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc., of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security.—

Section

477

Punishment

Life Imprisonment or Imprisonment up to Seven Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Bailable

Non-bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Court of Session

Bare Act Text

477. Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc., of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security.— Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly, or with intent to cause damage or injury to the public or to any person, cancels, destroys or defaces, or attempts to cancel, destroy or deface, or secretes or attempts to secrete any document which is or purports to be a will, or an authority to adopt a son, or any valuable security, or commits mischief in respect of such documents, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.