322. Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently signs, executes or becomes a party to any deed or instrument which purports to transfer or subject to any charge any property, or any interest therein, and which contains any false statement relating to the consideration for such transfer or charge, or relating to the person or persons for whose use or benefit it is really intended to operate, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
IPC Section 423 in BNS: Section 322
Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration
Section 423 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration) corresponds to Section 322 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 322 is non-cognizable, bailable, triable by Any Magistrate; punishment: Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 322 | Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing a false statement of consideration. | Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
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