Indian Penal Code, 1860
Punishment of person guilty of one of several offences, the judgment stating that it is doubtful of which.—
Section
72
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
72. Punishment of person guilty of one of several offences, the judgment stating that it is doubtful of which.—
In all cases in which judgment is given that a person is guilty of one of several offences specified in the judgment, but that it is doubtful of which of these offences, he is guilty, the offender shall be punished for the offence for which the lowest punishment is provided if the same punishment is not provided for all.
What is IPC Section 72 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 72. Punishment of person guilty of one of several offences, the judgment stating that it is doubtful of which.—
In all cases in which judgment is given that a person is guilty of one of several offences specified in the judgment, but that it is doubtful of which of these offences, he is guilty, the offender shall be punished for the offence for which the lowest punishment is provided if the same punishment is not provided for all.
What is the punishment for Dhara 72 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Depends on original offence
Is IPC 72 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.
Is Dhara 72 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 72 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Depends on original offence.
Can IPC Section 72 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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