321. Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently prevents any debt or demand due to himself or to any other person from being made available according to law for payment of his debts or the debts of such other person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
BNS Section 321: Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors
Section 321 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors. It replaces IPC 422 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 321 is non-cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 321 | Dishonest or fraudulently preventing from being made available for his creditors a debt or demand due to the offender. | Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 321
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 422: Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors
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