What is the punishment for Dhara 129?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 129 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Three Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 129 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 129 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 129 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 129 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 129 are triable by the Magistrate First Class.

Can IPC Section 129 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 129 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape.—

Section

129

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Three Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Bailable

Non-bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Magistrate First Class

Bare Act Text

129. Public servant negligently suffering such prisoner to escape.— Whoever, being a public servant and having the custody of any State prisoner or prisoner of war, negligently suffers such prisoner to escape from any place of confinement in which such prisoner is confined, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.