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SECTION 407 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Criminal breach of trust by carrier, etc.
Last Updated: 01 Sep, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Section is included as sub-section in BNS sans heading.)
Please refer to BNS 316 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 407 in Simple Words
If a carrier, wharfinger, or warehouse-keeper betrays the trust placed in them and commits criminal breach of trust with the property they were entrusted with, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to seven years, along with a fine.
Cited by
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal breach of trust by a carrier, wharfinger, etc. | 7 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Criminal breach of trust by a carrier, wharfinger, etc.
Punishment : 7 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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