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IPC Section 27 - Property in possession of wife, clerk or servant


Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 27 has been replaced with BNS Section 3 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(Section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. “Wife” is replaced by “Spouse”.)

Please refer to BNS 3 for updated procedures & punishments.

When property is in the possession of a person’s wife, clerk or servant, on account of that person, it is in that person’s possession within the meaning of this Code.

 


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