What is the punishment for Dhara 474?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 474 is specifically outlined as: Life Imprisonment or Imprisonment up to Seven Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 474 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 474 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 474 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 474 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 474 are triable by the Court of Session.

Can IPC Section 474 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 474 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Having possession of document described in section 466 or 467, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it as genuine.—

Section

474

Punishment

Life Imprisonment or 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

474. Having possession of document described in section 466 or 467, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it as genuine.— Whoever has in his possession any document or electronic record, knowing the same to be forged and intending that the same shall fraudulently or dishonestly be used as genuine, shall, if the document or electronic record is one of the description mentioned in section 466 of this Code, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine; and if the document is one of the description mentioned in section 467, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description, for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.