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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

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 toChangeRemarks
Section 421 IPC Modified Minimum mandatory punishment for imprisonment of six months has been introduced.

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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