Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Section 323

BNS 323: earlier IPC 424

Section 323 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaces Section 424 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. BNS 323 deals with dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

BNS 323 was IPC 424.

Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property.

Carried over
Old wording kept in full
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XVII
s. 424
Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property
Whoever 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 two years, or with fine, or with both.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. XVII
s. 323
Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property.
Whoever 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.
Text from India Code
Old classification · CrPC First Schedule, for IPC 424
CognizableNon-cognizable
BailableBailable
PunishmentImprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.
Triable byAny Magistrate.
For an offence under the BNS, check the First Schedule of the BNSS.
Judgments on s. 424 IPCBNS 323 on India Code Source: NCRB section table
Related sectionsIPC 424 · Dishonest or fraudulent removal or c…
BNS 322 · Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration.BNS 324 · Mischief.

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