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SECTION 461 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing property
Last Updated: 01 Sep, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS.)
Please refer to BNS 334 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 461 in Simple Words
If someone breaks open or unfastens a closed container containing property dishonestly or with the intent to cause mischief, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dishonestly breaking Open or unfastening any closed receptacle containing or supposed to contain property | 2 Years or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Dishonestly breaking Open or unfastening any closed receptacle containing or supposed to contain property
Punishment : 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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