What is the punishment for Dhara 27?

The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Definition / General Principle / Repealed.

Is IPC 27 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a N/A offense.

Is Dhara 27 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is N/A.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 27 cases?

Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the N/A.

Can IPC Section 27 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 27 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Property in possession of wife, clerk or servant.—

Section

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Definition / General Principle / Repealed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

27. Property in possession of wife, clerk or servant.— When property is in the possession of a person’s wife, clerk or servant, on account of that person, it is in that person’s possession within the meaning of this Code.Explanation.— A person employed temporarily or on a particular occasion in the capacity of a clerk or servant, is a clerk or servant within the meaning of this section.

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