What is the punishment for Dhara 253?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 253 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Five Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 253 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 253 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 253 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 253 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 253 are triable by the Magistrate First Class.

Can IPC Section 253 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 253 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof.—

Section

253

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Five Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Bailable

Non-bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Magistrate First Class

Bare Act Text

253. Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof.— Whoever, fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, is in possession of coin with respect to which the offence defined in either of the section 247 or 249 has been committed, having known at the time of becoming possessed thereof, that such offence had been committed with respect to such coin, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.