What is the punishment for Dhara 408?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 408 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Seven Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 408 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 408 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 408 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 408 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 408 are triable by the Court of Session.

Can IPC Section 408 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 408 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Criminal breach of trust by clerk or servant.—

Section

408

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Seven Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Bailable

Non-bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Court of Session

Bare Act Text

408. Criminal breach of trust by clerk or servant.— Whoever, being a clerk or servant or employed as a clerk or servant, and being in any manner entrusted in such capacity with property, or with any dominion over property, commits criminal breach of trust in respect of that property, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.