What is the punishment for Dhara 157?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 157 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Six Month(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 157 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 157 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Bailable offense.

Is Dhara 157 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 157 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 157 are triable by the Any Magistrate.

Can IPC Section 157 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 157 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assembly.—

Section

157

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Six Month(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

Bare Act Text

157. Harbouring persons hired for an unlawful assembly.— Whoever harbours, receives or assembles, in any house or premises in his occupation or charge, or under his control any persons, knowing that such persons have been hired, engaged or employed, or are about to be hired, engaged or employed, to join or become members of an unlawful assembly, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.