What is the punishment for Dhara 489D?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 489D is specifically outlined as: Life Imprisonment or Imprisonment up to Ten Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 489D bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 489D of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 489D 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 489D cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 489D are triable by the Court of Session.

Can IPC Section 489D 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 489D In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting currency-notes or bank-notes.—

Section

489D

Punishment

Life Imprisonment or Imprisonment up to Ten Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Bailable

Non-bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Court of Session

Bare Act Text

489D. Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting currency-notes or bank-notes.— Whoever makes, or performs, any part of the process of making, or buys or sells or disposes of, or has in his possession, any machinery, instrument or material for the purpose of being used, or knowing or having reason to believe that it is intended to be used, for forging or counterfeiting any currency-note or bank-note, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.