What is the punishment for Dhara 422?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 422 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 422 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 422 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Bailable offense.

Is Dhara 422 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 422 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 422 are triable by the Any Magistrate.

Can IPC Section 422 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 422 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors.—

Section

422

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

422. Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors.— Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently prevents any debt or demand due to himself or to any other person from being made available according to law for payment of his debts or the debts of such other person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.