What is the punishment for Dhara 493?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 493 is specifically outlined as: Imprisonment up to Ten Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 493 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 493 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Non-bailable offense.

Is Dhara 493 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 493 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 493 are triable by the Court of Session.

Can IPC Section 493 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 493 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing a belief of lawful marriage.—

Section

493

Punishment

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

493. Cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing a belief of lawful marriage.— Every man who by deceit causes any woman who is not lawfully married to him to believe that she is lawfully married to him and to cohabit or have sexual intercourse with him in that belief, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.