What is the punishment for Dhara 354?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 354 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Five Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 354 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 354 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 354 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 354 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 354 are triable by the Magistrate First Class.

Can IPC Section 354 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 354 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty.—

Section

354

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

354. Assault or criminal force to woman with intent to outrage her modesty.— Whoever assaults or uses criminal force to any woman, intending to outrage or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby outrage her modesty, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than one year but which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.