What is the punishment for Dhara 471?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 471 is specifically outlined as: Depends on original offence.

Is IPC 471 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 471 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.

Is Dhara 471 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is Depends on original offence.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 471 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 471 are triable by the Depends on original offence.

Can IPC Section 471 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 471 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record.—

Section

471

Punishment

Depends on original offence

Cognizable

Depends on original offence

Bailable

Depends on original offence

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Depends on original offence

Bare Act Text

471. Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record.— Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly uses as genuine any document or electronic record which he knows or has reason to believe to be a forged document or electronic record, shall be punished in the same manner as if he had forged such document or electronic record.