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SECTION 127 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections 125 and 126


Last Updated: 01 Sep, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 127 has been replaced with BNS Section 155 with effect from July 1, 2024.

Please refer to BNS 155 for updated procedures & punishments.

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  1. IPC 127 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 127 related FAQs
Whoever receives any property knowing the same to have been taken in the commission of any of the offences mentioned in sections 125 and 126, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine and to forfeiture of the property so received.



IPC 127 in Simple Words

If someone receives property knowing it was taken during the commission of certain offenses (mentioned in sections 125 and 126), they can be punished with imprisonment of up to seven years, fined, and the property can be forfeited.


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Offence : Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections 125 And 126


Punishment : 7 Years + Fine + forfeiture of property


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Court of Session



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