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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 314 BNS - Dishonest misappropriation of Property

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
314 - Dishonest misappropriation of Property
Old provision
Section 403 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment of not less than 6 months but which may extend to 2 years and fine.
Cognizable?
Non-cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Any Magistrate.

Old law → Section 314 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 403 IPC Modified Minimum mandatory imprisonment of six months and with fine added.

Section 314 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with dishonest misappropriation of Property. Under the old law this was Section 403 of the IPC.

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