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SECTION 412 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Dishonestly receiving property stolen in the commission of a dacoity


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 412 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 412 related FAQs
Whoever dishonestly receives or retains any stolen property, the possession whereof he knows or has reason to believe to have been transferred by the commission of dacoity, or dishonestly receives from a person, whom he knows or has reason to believe to belong or to have belonged to a gang of dacoits, property which he knows or has reason to believe to have been stolen, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.



IPC 412 in Simple Words

If someone knowingly receives or keeps stolen property transferred during a dacoity (robbery by a gang) or receives property from a person belonging to a dacoit gang, they can be punished with imprisonment for life or up to ten years, and may also face a fine.


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Offence : Dishonestly receiving stolen property, knowing that it was obtained by Dacoity


Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or Rigorous Imprisonment for 10 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Court of Session



According to section 412, Indian penal code: Whoever dishonestly accepts or retains stolen property whose possession he believes or has reasonable grounds to believe was transferred through the commission of dacoity or who dishonestly takes from a person whom he has reasonable grounds to believe belongs or has...





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Is Section 411 bailable?

The Indian Penal Code, Section 411, deals with the crime of dishonestly receiving stolen property. This is an offense that cannot be compounded, can't be bailed, and has no cognizable bail.