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SECTION 462 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishment for same offence when committed by person entrusted with custody
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 462 in Simple Words
If someone is entrusted with a closed container containing property but without the authority to open it, and they dishonestly or with mischief in mind break it open or unfasten it, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to three years, a fine, or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Being entrusted with any closed receptacle containing or supposed to contain any property, and fraudulently opening the same | 3 Years or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Being entrusted with any closed receptacle containing or supposed to contain any property, and fraudulently opening the same
Punishment : 3 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
Anyone who, having been entrusted with a closed receptacle that contains or he believes contains property, without authority to open it, dishonestly or with the intent to cause mischief, opens or unfastens said receptacle shall be punished by imprisonment of any description for a period which may include...
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