What is the punishment for Dhara 80?

The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Definition / General Principle / Repealed.

Is IPC 80 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a N/A offense.

Is Dhara 80 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 80 cases?

Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the N/A.

Can IPC Section 80 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 80 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Accident in doing a lawful act.—

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Definition / General Principle / Repealed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

80. Accident in doing a lawful act.— Nothing is an offence which is done by accident or misfortune, and without any criminal intention or knowledge in the doing of a lawful act in a lawful manner by lawful means and with proper care and caution.IllustrationA is at work with a hatchet; the head flies off and kills a man who is standing by. Here, if there was no want of proper caution on the part of A, his act is excusable and not an offence.

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