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SECTION 409 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Criminal breach of trust by public servant, or by banker, merchant or agent
Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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Description of IPC Section 409
According to section 409 of Indian penal code, Whoever, being in any manner entrusted with property, or with any dominion over property in his capacity of a public servant or in the way of his business as a banker, merchant, factor, broker, attorney or agent, commits criminal breach of trust in respect of that property, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC 409 in Simple Words
If a public servant or someone entrusted with property in their profession (like a banker, merchant, attorney, etc.) dishonestly breaches that trust, they can be punished with life imprisonment or imprisonment for up to ten years, along with a fine.
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| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal breach of trust by public servant or by banker, merchant or agent, etc. | Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Criminal breach of trust by public servant or by banker, merchant or agent, etc.
Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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FAQ's on IPC Section 409
What offence is defined under IPC 409?
IPC 409 Offence: Criminal breach of trust by public servant or by banker, merchant or agent, etc..
What is the punishment for IPC 409 Case?
The punishment for IPC 409 is Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine.
Is IPC 409 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 409 is a Cognizable.
How to file/defend your case for IPC 409 offence?
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Is IPC 409 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 409 is a Non-Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 409 be tried?
IPC 409 is tried in the court of Magistrate First Class.
