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IPC Section 206 - Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(The upper limit of imprisonment increased from two years to three years, and the fine is defined as up to five thousand rupees. “Court of Justice” is replaced by “Court”.)
Please refer to BNS 243 for updated procedures & punishments.
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.
Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution
| 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
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