What is the punishment for Dhara 496?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 496 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Seven Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 496 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 496 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 496 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 496 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 496 are triable by the Court of Session.

Can IPC Section 496 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 496 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage.—

Section

496

Punishment

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

496. Marriage ceremony fraudulently gone through without lawful marriage.— Whoever, dishonestly or with a fraudulent intention, goes through the ceremony of being married, knowing that he is not thereby lawfully married, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.