Section 320 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with dishonest or fraudulent removal or Concealment of property to prevent Distribution among creditors. Under the old law this was Section 421 of the IPC.
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Section 320 BNS - Dishonest or fraudulent removal or Concealment of property to prevent Distribution among creditors
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 320 - Dishonest or fraudulent removal or Concealment of property to prevent Distribution among creditors
- Old provision
- Section 421 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment of not be less than 6 months but which may extend to 2 years, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 320 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 421 IPC | Modified | Minimum mandatory punishment for imprisonment of six months has been introduced. |
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