What is the punishment for Dhara 385?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 385 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 385 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 385 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Bailable offense.

Is Dhara 385 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 385 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 385 are triable by the Any Magistrate.

Can IPC Section 385 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 385 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Putting person in fear of injury in order to commit extortion.—

Section

385

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

Bare Act Text

385. Putting person in fear of injury in order to commit extortion.— Whoever, in order to the committing of extortion, puts any person in fear, or attempts to put any person in fear, of any injury, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.