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IPC Section 215 - Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 252 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever takes or agrees or consents to take any gratification under pretence or on account of helping any person to recover any movable property of which he shall have been deprived by any offence punishable under this Code, shall, unless he uses all means in his power to cause the offender to be apprehended and convicted of the offence, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
IPC 215 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 215 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone takes or agrees to take a bribe under the pretext of helping another person recover their stolen property, but fails to make any effort to apprehend and convict the offender, they can be punished with imprisonment up to two years, or fined, or both.
Taking gift to help to recover stolen property, etc
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taking gift to help to recover movable property of which a person has been deprived by an offence without causing apprehension of offender | 2 Years or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Taking gift to help to recover movable property of which a person has been deprived by an offence without causing apprehension of offender
Punishment : 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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