Section 147: Offences to be compoundable.

Q: What does Section 147 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) deal with?

Section 147 NIA pertains to "Offences to be compoundable.". It is part of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 147 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs offences to be compoundable. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 147 NIA still in force?

Yes, Section 147 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 147 NIA?

धारा 147 NIA is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 147 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. Section 147 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs offences to be compoundable. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 147 NIA?

Dhara 147 NIA is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 147 of the The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 147 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA) governs offences to be compoundable. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 147 of The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881?

Cite as: "Section 147, The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (NIA)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, § 147 (India).

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The Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

Chapter XVII — OF PENALTIES IN CASE OF DISHONOUR OF CERTAIN CHEQUES FOR INSUFFICIENCY OF FUNDS IN THE ACCOUNTS

Section 147

Offences to be compoundable.

Notwithstanding anything contained in the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (2 of 1974), every offence punishable under this Act shall be compoundable].