SECTION 206 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution
Last Updated: 01 Mar, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 206 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 206 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone fraudulently removes, conceals, transfers, or delivers property to prevent it from being taken as forfeiture or in satisfaction of a fine or court order, they can be punished with imprisonment up to two years, or fined, or both.
Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fraudulent removal or concealment, etc., of property to prevent its seizure as a forfeiture, or in satisfaction of a Fine under sentence, or in execution of a decree | 2 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Fraudulent removal or concealment, etc., of property to prevent its seizure as a forfeiture, or in satisfaction of a Fine under sentence, or in execution of a decree
Punishment : 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
According to Section 206 of the Indian penal code: Whoever fraudulently removes or conceals any property, or any interest in it, or transfers or delivers that property to another person, with the intent to prevent this property, or interest, from being taken under a court order as forfeiture, or to satisfy a fine.
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