What is the punishment for Dhara 246?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 246 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Three Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 246 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 246 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 246 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is Cognizable.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 246 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 246 are triable by the Magistrate First Class.

Can IPC Section 246 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 246 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of coin. —

Section

246

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Three Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Bailable

Non-bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Magistrate First Class

Bare Act Text

246. Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of coin. — Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly performs on any coin any operation which diminishes the weight or alters the composition of that coin, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.Explanation. — A person who scoops out part of the coin and puts anything else into the cavity alters the composition of that coin.