Dishonestly receiving stolen property
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Summary
Dishonestly receiving or keeping property that one knows or has reason to believe is stolen is an offence. It applies when a person takes possession of, or continues to hold, goods while aware or suspicious they were stolen. Punishment may be imprisonment for up to three years, or a fine, or both.
Example
Priya buys a cheap smartphone from a street seller and later realises it was reported stolen. Because she received the phone while knowing or having reason to believe it was stolen, she can be prosecuted and punished with up to three years' imprisonment, a fine, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever dishonestly receives or retains any stolen property, knowing or having reason to believe the same to be stolen property, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
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