Indian Penal Code, 1860
Imprisonment to terminate on payment of fine.—
Section
68
Punishment
Depends on original offence
Cognizable
Depends on original offence
Bailable
Depends on original offence
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Depends on original offence
Bare Act Text
68. Imprisonment to terminate on payment of fine.—
The imprisonment which is imposed in default of payment of a fine shall terminate whenever that fine is either paid or levied by process of law.
What is IPC Section 68 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 68. Imprisonment to terminate on payment of fine.—
The imprisonment which is imposed in default of payment of a fine shall terminate whenever that fine is either paid or levied by process of law.
What is the punishment for Dhara 68 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Depends on original offence
Is IPC 68 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.
Is Dhara 68 a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isDepends on original offence.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 68 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Depends on original offence.
Can IPC Section 68 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).
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