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SECTION 481 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Using a false property mark
Last Updated: 01 Jan, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 481 has been replaced with BNS Section 345 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.)
Please refer to BNS 345 for updated procedures & punishments.
(IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.)
Please refer to BNS 345 for updated procedures & punishments.
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Whoever marks any movable property or goods or any case, package or other receptacle containing movable property or goods, or uses any case, package or other receptacle having any mark thereon, in a manner reasonably calculated to cause it to be believed that the property or goods so marked, or any property or goods contained in any such receptacle so marked, belong to a person to whom they do not belong, is said to use a false property mark.
IPC 481 in Simple Words
If someone puts a mark on movable property or its container in a way that deceives others into believing that the property or goods belong to someone else, they are said to use a false property mark.
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Section 481 No purchase or bidding by public servants involved in the sale. Section 481 Public servants with duties in connection with sale of property shall not bid or purchase the property.
