Indian Penal Code, 1860
Punishment of offences committed beyond, but which by law may be tried within, India.—
Section
3
Punishment
Depends on original offence
Cognizable
Depends on original offence
Bailable
Depends on original offence
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Depends on original offence
Bare Act Text
3. Punishment of offences committed beyond, but which by law may be tried within, India.—
Any person liable, by any Indian law to be tried for an offence committed beyond India shall be dealt with according to the provisions of this Code for any act committed beyond India in the same manner as if such act had been committed within India.
What is IPC Section 3 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 3. Punishment of offences committed beyond, but which by law may be tried within, India.—
Any person liable, by any Indian law to be tried for an offence committed beyond India shall be dealt with according to the provisions of this Code for any act committed beyond India in the same manner as if such act had been committed within India.
What is the punishment for Dhara 3 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Depends on original offence
Is IPC 3 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.
Is Dhara 3 a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isDepends on original offence.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 3 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Depends on original offence.
Can IPC Section 3 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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