Indian Penal Code, 1860
“Wrongful gain”.—
Section
23
Punishment
Definition / General Principle / Repealed
Cognizable
N/A
Bailable
N/A
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
N/A
Bare Act Text
23. “Wrongful gain”.—
“Wrongful gain” is gain by unlawful means of property to which the person gaining is not legally entitled.“Wrongful loss”.— “Wrongful loss” is the loss by unlawful means of property to which the person losing it is legally entitled.Gaining wrongfully, losing wrongfully.— A person is said to gain wrongfully when such person retains wrongfully, as well as when such person acquires wrongfully. A person is said to lose wrongfully when such person is wrongfully kept out of any property, as well as when such person is wrongfully deprived of property.
What is IPC Section 23 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 23. “Wrongful gain”.—
“Wrongful gain” is gain by unlawful means of property to which the person gaining is not legally entitled.“Wrongful loss”.— “Wrongful loss” is the loss by unlawful means of property to which the person losing it is legally entitled.Gaining wrongfully, losing wrongfully.— A person is said to gain wrongfully when such person retains wrongfully, as well as when such person acquires wrongfully. A person is said to lose wrongfully when such person is wrongfully kept out of any property, as well as when such person is wrongfully deprived of property.
What is the punishment for Dhara 23 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Definition / General Principle / Repealed
Is IPC 23 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a N/A offense.
Is Dhara 23 a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isN/A.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 23 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the N/A.
Can IPC Section 23 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).
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