Indian Penal Code, 1860
Limit of solitary confinement.—
Section
74
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
74. Limit of solitary confinement.—
In executing a sentence of solitary confinement, such confinement shall in no case exceed fourteen days at a time, with intervals between the periods of solitary confinement of not less duration than such periods; and when the imprisonment awarded shall exceed three months, the solitary confinement shall not exceed seven days in any one month of the whole imprisonment awarded, with intervals between the periods of solitary confinement of not less duration than such periods.
What is IPC Section 74 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 74. Limit of solitary confinement.—
In executing a sentence of solitary confinement, such confinement shall in no case exceed fourteen days at a time, with intervals between the periods of solitary confinement of not less duration than such periods; and when the imprisonment awarded shall exceed three months, the solitary confinement shall not exceed seven days in any one month of the whole imprisonment awarded, with intervals between the periods of solitary confinement of not less duration than such periods.
What is the punishment for Dhara 74 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Depends on original offence
Is IPC 74 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.
Is Dhara 74 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 74 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Depends on original offence.
Can IPC Section 74 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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