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
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)
What is IPC Section 174A ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 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)
What is the punishment for Dhara 174A ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Imprisonment up to Three Year(s) + Fine
Is IPC 174A bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense 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 isCognizable.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 174A cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section 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).
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