What is the punishment for Dhara 93?

The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Depends on original offence.

Is IPC 93 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.

Is Dhara 93 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is Depends on original offence.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 93 cases?

Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Depends on original offence.

Can IPC Section 93 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 93 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Communication made in good faith.—

Section

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

93. Communication made in good faith.— No communication made in good faith is an offence by reason of any harm to the person to whom it is made, if it is made for the benefit of that person.IllustrationA, a surgeon, in good faith, communicates to a patient his opinion that he cannot live. The patient dies in consequence of the shock. A has committed no offence, though he knew it to be likely that the communication might cause the patient’s death.

Disclaimer:

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