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Compoundable offences are those that the legislature deems suitable for private settlement between victim and accused. Section 359 BNSS lists offences in two categories: those compoundable without court permission (typically minor disputes — simple hurt, defamation, criminal trespass) and those compoundable with court permission (more serious — voluntarily causing hurt with dangerous weapons, criminal breach of trust, theft below specified value). Once compounded, the prosecution stands terminated and the accused is acquitted. Murder, rape, dowry death, and other grave offences are non-compoundable.
Statutory reference
Section 359 BNSS 2023
Related practice areas
Offence which the complainant and accused can settle (compound) under Section 359 BNSS (formerly Section 320 CrPC), terminating prosecution. Categorised as compoundable with or without court permission.
Compoundable Offence is governed by Section 359 BNSS 2023. Compoundable offences are those that the legislature deems suitable for private settlement between victim and accused. Section 359 BNSS lists offences in two categories: those compoundable without court permission (typically minor disputes — simple hurt, defamation, criminal trespass) and those compoundable with court permission (more serious — voluntarily causing hurt with dangerous weapons, criminal breach of trust, theft below specified value). Once compounded, the prosecution stands terminated and the accused is acquitted. Murder, rape, dowry death, and other grave offences are non-compoundable.
Compoundable Offence falls under Criminal Law. NyaySevak matches you with a Bar-Council-verified advocate in the relevant practice area — the first consultation is free.