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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 243 BNS - Fraudulent removal or concealment of Property to prevent its seizure as Forfeited or in execution

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
243 - Fraudulent removal or concealment of Property to prevent its seizure as Forfeited or in execution
Old provision
Section 206 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, of 5,000 rupees, or both.
Cognizable?
Non-cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Any Magistrate.

Old law → Section 243 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 206 IPC Modified The upper limit of imprisonment increased from two years to three years, and the fine is defined as up to five thousand rupees. “Court of Justice” is replaced by “Court”., IPS, Director, CAPT Bhopal

Section 243 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with fraudulent removal or concealment of Property to prevent its seizure as Forfeited or in execution. Under the old law this was Section 206 of the IPC.

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