What is the punishment for Dhara 229?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 229 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 229 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 229 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Bailable offense.

Is Dhara 229 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 229 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 229 are triable by the Any Magistrate.

Can IPC Section 229 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 229 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Personation of a juror or assessor.—

Section

229

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

Bare Act Text

229. Personation of a juror or assessor.— Whoever, by personation or otherwise, shall intentionally cause, or knowingly suffer himself to be returned, empanelled or sworn as a juryman or assessor in any case in which he knows that he is not entitled by law to be so returned, empanelled or sworn, or knowing himself to have been so returned, empanelled or sworn contrary to law, shall voluntarily serve on such jury or as such assessor, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.