155. Whoever receives any property knowing the same to have been taken in the commission of any of the offences mentioned in sections 153 and 154, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine and to forfeiture of the property so received.
BNS Section 155: Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections 153 and 154
Section 155 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections 153 and 154. It replaces IPC 127 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 155 is cognizable and non-bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections 153 and 154. | Imprisonment for 7 years and fine, and forfeiture of certain property. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Court of Session |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 155
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 127: Receiving property taken by war or depredation mentioned in sections 125 and 126
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