What is the punishment for Dhara 498?

The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine.

Is IPC 498 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Bailable offense.

Is Dhara 498 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is Non-cognizable.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 498 cases?

Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Any Magistrate.

Can IPC Section 498 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 498 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman.—

Section

498

Punishment

Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Non-cognizable

Bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Any Magistrate

Bare Act Text

498. Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman.— Whoever takes or entices away any woman who is and whom he knows or has reason to believe to be the wife of any other man, from that man, or from any person having the care of her on behalf of that man, with intent that she may have illicit intercourse with any person, or conceals or detains with that intent any such woman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. Of Cruelty by Husband or Relatives of Husband

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