What is the punishment for Dhara 197?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 197 is specifically outlined as: Depends on original offence.

Is IPC 197 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 197 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.

Is Dhara 197 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is Depends on original offence.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 197 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 197 are triable by the Depends on original offence.

Can IPC Section 197 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 197 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Issuing or signing false certificate.—

Section

197

Punishment

Depends on original offence

Cognizable

Depends on original offence

Bailable

Depends on original offence

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Depends on original offence

Bare Act Text

197. Issuing or signing false certificate.— Whoever issues or signs any certificate required by law to be given or signed, or relating to any fact of which such certificate is by law admissible in evidence, knowing or believing that such certificate is false in any material point, shall be punished in the same manner as if he gave false evidence.