Difference Between Compoundable and Non Compoundable Offences

Difference Between Compoundable and Non Compoundable Offences is discussed in this article. Compoundable offences are the less serious crimes where the victim can agree to drop charges through compromise. Non compoundable offences are serious crimes that can't be settled and require full trials for justice.

Difference Between Compoundable and Non Compoundable Offences

Difference Between Compoundable and Non Compoundable Offences

Compoundable Offences	Non Compoundable Offences
1. Compoundable offences are minor crimes where the victim can agree to drop charges through compromise.	1. Non compoundable offences are serious crimes that cannot be settled through compromise. It can be dismissed or quashed.
2. Compoundable offences are the offences listed in section 359 of BNSS.	2. Non compoundable offences are offences other than listed in section 359 of BNSS.
3. Compoundable offences include theft defamation trespass etc.	3. Non compoundable offences include murder kidnapping rape etc.
4. In compoundable offences mostly private persons are affected.	4. In non compoundable offences, a private person and society are affected by such offences.
5. The case of compoundable offences are generally filed by a private person.	5. The case of compoundable offences is generally filed by a private person.
6. Compoundable offences can be compoundable with permission or without permission of the court.	6. Non compoundable offences cannot be compounded. It can only be quashed or dismissed.