What is IPC Section 165?

IPC Section 165 deals with the legal offense of '[Public servant obtaining any valuable thing, without consideration, from person concerned in any proceeding or business transacted by such public servant.] Rep. by s. 31, ibid.'. According to the official bare act, it is defined as: 165. [Public servant obtaining any valuable thing, without consideration, from person concerned in any proceeding or business transacted by such public servant.] Rep. by s. 31, ibid.

What is the punishment for Dhara 165?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 165 is specifically outlined as: Definition / General Principle / Repealed.

Is IPC 165 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 165 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a N/A offense.

Is Dhara 165 a cognizable offense?

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

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 165 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 165 are triable by the N/A.

Can IPC Section 165 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 165 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

[Public servant obtaining any valuable thing, without consideration, from person concerned in any proceeding or business transacted by such public servant.] Rep. by s. 31, ibid.

Section

165

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Definition / General Principle / Repealed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

165. [Public servant obtaining any valuable thing, without consideration, from person concerned in any proceeding or business transacted by such public servant.] Rep. by s. 31, ibid.