What is the punishment for Dhara 198?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 198 is specifically outlined as: Depends on original offence.

Is IPC 198 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 198 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.

Is Dhara 198 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 198 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 198 are triable by the Depends on original offence.

Can IPC Section 198 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 198 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Using as true a certificate known to be false.—

Section

198

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

198. Using as true a certificate known to be false.— Whoever corruptly uses or attempts to use any such certificate as a true certificate, knowing the same to be false in any material point, shall be punished in the same manner as if he gave false evidence.