What is IPC Section 56?

IPC Section 56 deals with the legal offense of '[Sentence of Europeans and Americans to penal servitude. Proviso as to sentence for term exceeding ten years but not for life.] Rep. by the Criminal Law (Removal of Racial Discriminations) Act,1949 (17 of 1949) (w. e. f. 6-4-1949).'. According to the official bare act, it is defined as: 56. [Sentence of Europeans and Americans to penal servitude. Proviso as to sentence for term exceeding ten years but not for life.] Rep. by the Criminal Law (Removal of Racial Discriminations) Act,1949 (17 of 1949) (w. e. f. 6-4-1949).

What is the punishment for Dhara 56?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 56 is specifically outlined as: Definition / General Principle / Repealed.

Is IPC 56 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 56 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a N/A offense.

Is Dhara 56 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is N/A.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 56 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 56 are triable by the N/A.

Can IPC Section 56 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 56 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

[Sentence of Europeans and Americans to penal servitude. Proviso as to sentence for term exceeding ten years but not for life.] Rep. by the Criminal Law (Removal of Racial Discriminations) Act,1949 (17 of 1949) (w. e. f. 6-4-1949).

Section

Punishment

Definition / General Principle / Repealed

Cognizable

N/A

Bailable

N/A

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

N/A

Bare Act Text

56. [Sentence of Europeans and Americans to penal servitude. Proviso as to sentence for term exceeding ten years but not for life.] Rep. by the Criminal Law (Removal of Racial Discriminations) Act,1949 (17 of 1949) (w. e. f. 6-4-1949).