SECTION 422 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors
Last Updated: 01 Mar, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

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Description of IPC Section 422
According to section 422 of Indian penal code, Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently prevents any debt or demand due to himself or to any other person from being made available according to law for payment of his debts or the debts of such other person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
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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
FAQ's on IPC Section 422
What offence is defined under IPC 422?
IPC 422 Offence: Fraudulently preventing from being made available for his creditors a debt or demand due to the offender.
What is the punishment for IPC 422 Case?
The punishment for IPC 422 is 2 Years or Fine or Both.
Is IPC 422 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 422 is a Non-Cognizable.
How to file/defend your case for IPC 422 offence?
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Is IPC 422 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 422 is a Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 422 be tried?
IPC 422 is tried in the court of Any Magistrate.
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