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IPC Section 447. Punishment for criminal trespass


 
Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Indian Penal Code 1860
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
45 06.10.1860 17
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
Of Offence Against Property - Parliament of India

Whoever commits criminal trespass shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three months, with fine or which may extend to five hundred rupees, or with both.

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
Criminal trespass Imprisonment for 3 months, or fine of 500 rupees, or both Cognizable
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
Bailable Any Magistrate. Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security
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