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SECTION 421 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditors
Last Updated: 01 Jan, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Minimum mandatory punishment for imprisonment of six months has been introduced.)
Please refer to BNS 320 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 421 in Simple Words
If someone dishonestly transfers property to another person without adequate consideration, with the intention to prevent its distribution among creditors, they can be punished with imprisonment up to two years, or fined, or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraudulent removal or concealment of property etc., to prevent distribution among creditors | 2 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Fraudulent removal or concealment of property etc., to prevent distribution among creditors
Punishment : 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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What is the IPC 422?
Anyone who dishonestly, or fraudulently, prevents any debt, or demand, due to him or any other person being made available to pay his or their debts according to the law, will be punished by either imprisonment for a period that can extend up to two years or a fine.
What is the punishment for IPC 423?
Penalty : 2 year prison term, fine or both.
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