What is the punishment for Dhara 337?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 337 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Six Month(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 337 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 337 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Bailable offense.

Is Dhara 337 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is Non-cognizable.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 337 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 337 are triable by the Any Magistrate.

Can IPC Section 337 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 337 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others.—

Section

337

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Six Month(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

Bare Act Text

337. Causing hurt by act endangering life or personal safety of others.— Whoever causes hurt to any person by doing any act so rashly or negligently as to endanger human life, or the personal safety of others, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.