IPC Section 164 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

[Punishment for abetment by public servant of the offences above defined.] Rep. by s. 31, ibid.

Section

164

Punishment

Definition / General Principle / Repealed

Cognizable

N/A

Bailable

N/A

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

N/A

Bare Act Text

164. [Punishment for abetment by public servant of the offences above defined.] Rep. by s. 31, ibid.

What is IPC Section 164 ?

According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 164. [Punishment for abetment by public servant of the offences above defined.] Rep. by s. 31, ibid.

What is the punishment for Dhara 164 ?

The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Definition / General Principle / Repealed

Is IPC 164 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a N/A offense.

Is Dhara 164 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isN/A.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 164 cases?

Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the N/A.

Can IPC Section 164 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).

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