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SECTION 404 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 404 in Simple Words
If someone dishonestly takes and uses the property of a deceased person, knowing that it was left behind and not rightfully claimed by anyone else, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to three years and may also be fined; if they were employed by the deceased person, the imprisonment can be extended to seven years.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dishonest misappropriation of property, knowing that it was in possession of a deceased person at his death, and that it has not since been in the possession of any person legally entitled to it | 3 Years + Fine | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
| If by clerk or person employed by deceased | 7 Years + Fine | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Dishonest misappropriation of property, knowing that it was in possession of a deceased person at his death, and that it has not since been in the possession of any person legally entitled to it
Punishment : 3 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
Offence : If by clerk or person employed by deceased
Punishment : 7 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
According to Section 404, the Indian penal code, anyone who dishonestly misappropriates, or converts property to his use, knowing that the property belonged to a deceased individual at the time that the person died, and that it has not been in possession by any other person legally entitled to that possession since, is guilty of criminal offense.
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