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, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

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Description of IPC Section 206
According to section 206 of Indian penal code, Whoever fraudulently removes, conceals, transfers or delivers to any person any property or any interest therein, intending thereby to prevent that property or interest therein from being taken as a forfeiture or in satisfaction of a fine, under a sentence which has been pronounced, or which he knows to be likely to be pronounced, by a Court of Justice or other competent authority, or from being taken in execution of a decree or order which has been made, or which he knows to be likely to be made by a Court of Justice in a civil suit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
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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
FAQ's on IPC Section 206
What offence is defined under IPC 206?
IPC 206 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.
What is the punishment for IPC 206 Case?
The punishment for IPC 206 is 2 Years or Fine or Both.
Is IPC 206 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 206 is a Non-Cognizable.
How to file/defend your case for IPC 206 offence?
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Is IPC 206 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 206 is a Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 206 be tried?
IPC 206 is tried in the court of Any Magistrate.
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