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SECTION 137 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel through negligence of master
Last Updated: 01 Jun, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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Description of IPC Section 137
According to section 137 of Indian penal code, The master or person in charge of a merchant vessel, on board of which any deserter from the Army, Navy or Air Force of the Government of India is concealed, shall, though ignorant of such concealment, be liable to a penalty not exceeding five hundred rupees, if he might have known of such concealment but for some neglect of his duty as such master or person in charge, or but for some want of discipline on board of the vessel.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel, through negligence of master or person in charge thereof | Fine | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel, through negligence of master or person in charge thereof
Punishment : Fine
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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FAQ's on IPC Section 137
What offence is defined under IPC 137?
IPC 137 Offence: Deserter concealed on board merchant vessel, through negligence of master or person in charge thereof.
What is the punishment for IPC 137 Case?
The punishment for IPC 137 is Fine.
Is IPC 137 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 137 is a Non-Cognizable.
How to file/defend your case for IPC 137 offence?
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Is IPC 137 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 137 is a Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 137 be tried?
IPC 137 is tried in the court of Any Magistrate.
