Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property
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Summary
Dishonestly or fraudulently concealing or removing any property (your own or someone else’s), assisting in such concealment or removal, or dishonestly giving up a lawful claim is punishable with up to three years imprisonment, or fine, or both. The offence is non-cognizable, bailable and triable by any Magistrate.
Example
Rohan, facing a money judgment, moves his motorcycle to a relative’s house to hide it from creditors. Under this provision he can be prosecuted and, if convicted, face up to three years in jail, or a fine, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever dishonestly or fraudulently conceals or removes any property of himself or any other person, or dishonestly or fraudulently assists in the concealment or removal thereof, or dishonestly releases any demand or claim to which he is entitled, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both.
- Non-cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Any Magistrate.
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