What is the punishment for Dhara 248?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 248 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Three Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 248 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 248 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 248 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 248 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 248 are triable by the Magistrate First Class.

Can IPC Section 248 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 248 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description.—

Section

248

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

248. Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description.— Whoever performs on any coin any operation which alters the appearance of that coin, with the intention that the said coin shall pass as a coin of a different description, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.