What is the punishment for Dhara 504?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 504 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 504 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 504 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Bailable offense.

Is Dhara 504 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 504 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 504 are triable by the Any Magistrate.

Can IPC Section 504 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 504 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace.—

Section

504

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

504. Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of the peace.— Whoever intentionally insults, and thereby gives provocation to any person, intending or knowing it to be likely that such provocation will cause him to break the public peace, or to commit any other offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.