Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 404BNS 315
Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death
BNS 315 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 404 is BNS 315
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 3 years and fine, and if the offender at the time of such person’s decease was employed by him as a clerk or servant, the imprisonment may extend to seven years
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- No change.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 315 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 404 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 404 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 315 it is bailable and non-cognizable, and is tried by Magistrate of the first class. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 404 under BNS?
BNS 315: imprisonment up to 3 years and fine, and if the offender at the time of such person’s decease was employed by him as a clerk or servant, the imprisonment may extend to seven years.
What is IPC 404 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 404 (Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death) corresponds to Section 315 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 404 and BNS 315?
No change.
How do I cite BNS 315 in a pleading?
Under Section 315 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 404 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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