What is the punishment for Dhara 174A?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 174A is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Three Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 174A bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 174A of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 174A 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 174A cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 174A are triable by the Magistrate First Class.

Can IPC Section 174A 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 174A In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 82 of Act 2 of 1974.—

Section

174A

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

174A. Non-appearance in response to a proclamation under section 82 of Act 2 of 1974.— Whoever fails to appear at the specified place and the specified time as required by a proclamation published under sub-section (1) of section 82 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years or with fine or with both, and where a declaration has been made under sub section (4) of that section pronouncing him as a proclaimed offender, he shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine.Ins. by Act 25 of 2005, s. 44 (w.e.f. 23-6-2005)