Compoundable vs. Non-compoundable Offence

 Let's break it down in a way that's easy to remember... 

One simple formula to remember this:

Compoundable = Compromise    |    Non-compoundable = No Compromise 

Let's get into the details now... 

NATURE OF OFFENCE

There are different types of offences. Some are heinous & serious and have a grave impact on society. While others impact a person or group of individuals. Depending on the nature (gravity) of the offence, the law clubs these offences as Compoundable & Non-Compoundable. 

WHAT'S A COMPOUNDABLE OFFENCE?

Those offences which can be compromised, i.e. the complainant & accused can reach a settlement/agreement/compromise & the complainant agrees to take back the charges levied against the accused.

WHAT'S A NON-COMPOUNDABLE OFFENCE?

Certain offences are too serious/heinous in nature to be compromised upon. These offences have a serious impact on the society. For example, Murder, Rape, Dacoity, etc. cannot be compromised even if the complainant and accused decide to settle the issue amongst each other. 

WHERE DO I FIND THE LIST OF COMPOUNDABLE & NON-COMPOUNDABLE OFFENCES?

Answer: Section 320 CrPC

Compounding of offences is covered under Section 320 CrPC, which basically gives us three (03) types of scenarios/classifications: 

(1) certain offences are compoundable 

(2) certain other offences are compoundable -but with permission of the court 

(3) certain offences are non-compoundable  


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