323. Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently conceals or removes any property of himself or any other person, or dishonestly or fraudulently assists in the concealment or removal thereof, or dishonestly releases any demand or claim to which he is entitled, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
BNS Section 323: Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property
Section 323 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property. It replaces IPC 424 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 323 is non-cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 323 | Fraudulent removal or concealment of property, of himself or any other person or assisting in the doing thereof, or dishonestly releasing any demand or claim to which he is entitled. | Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 323
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 424: Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property
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