What is the punishment for Dhara 442?

The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Definition / General Principle / Repealed.

Is IPC 442 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a N/A offense.

Is Dhara 442 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is N/A.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 442 cases?

Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the N/A.

Can IPC Section 442 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 442 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

House trespass.—

Section

442

Punishment

Definition / General Principle / Repealed

Cognizable

N/A

Bailable

N/A

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

N/A

Bare Act Text

442. House trespass.— Whoever commits criminal trespass by entering into or remaining in any building, tent or vessel used as a human dwelling or any building used as a place for worship, or as a place for the custody of property, is said to commit “house-trespass”.Explanation.—The introduction of any part of the criminal trespasser’s body is entering sufficient to constitute house-trespass.

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