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IPC Section 422 - Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 321 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 422 in Simple Words
If someone dishonestly prevents a debt or demand from being available for payment, either for themselves or someone else, they can be punished with imprisonment up to two years, or fined, or both.
Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraudulently preventing from being made available for his creditors a debt or demand due to the offender | 2 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Fraudulently preventing from being made available for his creditors a debt or demand due to the offender
Punishment : 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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