What is the punishment for Dhara 228?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 228 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Six Month(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 228 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 228 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Bailable offense.

Is Dhara 228 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is Non-cognizable.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 228 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 228 are triable by the Any Magistrate.

Can IPC Section 228 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 228 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding.—

Section

228

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Six Month(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

Bare Act Text

228. Intentional insult or interruption to public servant sitting in judicial proceeding.— Whoever intentionally offers any insult, or causes any interruption to any public servant, while such public servant is sitting in any stage of a judicial proceeding, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.