Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 421BNS 320
Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditors
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What changed
- Minimum mandatory punishment for imprisonment of six months has been introduced.
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Under Section 320 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 421 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 421 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 421 (Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditors) corresponds to Section 320 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 421 and BNS 320?
Minimum mandatory punishment for imprisonment of six months has been introduced.
How do I cite BNS 320 in a pleading?
Under Section 320 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 421 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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