What is the punishment for Dhara 476?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 476 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Seven Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 476 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 476 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 476 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 476 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 476 are triable by the Court of Session.

Can IPC Section 476 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 476 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents other than those described in section 467, or possessing counterfeit marked material.—

Section

476

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

476. Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents other than those described in section 467, or possessing counterfeit marked material.— Whoever counterfeits upon, or in the substance of, any material, any device or mark used for the purpose of authenticating any document or electronic record other than the documents described in section 467 of this Code, intending that such device or mark shall be used for the purpose of giving the appearance of authenticity to any document then forged or thereafter to be forged on such material, or who, with such intent, has in his possession any material upon or in the substance of which any such device or mark has been counterfeited, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.