What is the punishment for Dhara 507?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 507 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Two Year(s).

Is IPC 507 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 507 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Bailable offense.

Is Dhara 507 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 507 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 507 are triable by the Any Magistrate.

Can IPC Section 507 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 507 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication.—

Section

507

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Two Year(s)

Cognizable

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

Bare Act Text

507. Criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication.— Whoever commits the offence of criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication, or having taken precaution to conceal the name or abode of the person from whom the threat comes, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, in addition to the punishment provided for the offence by the last preceding section.