What is the punishment for Dhara 181?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 181 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Three Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 181 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 181 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 181 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 181 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 181 are triable by the Magistrate First Class.

Can IPC Section 181 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 181 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation.—

Section

181

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

181. False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation.— Whoever, being legally bound by an oath or affirmation to state the truth on any subject to any public servant or other person authorized by law to administer such oath or affirmation, makes, to such public servant or other person as aforesaid, touching the subject, any statement which is false, and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.