Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 421BNS 320
Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditors
BNS 320 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 421 is BNS 320
- Punishment
- Imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to two years, or fine, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
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
- Minimum mandatory punishment for imprisonment of six months has been introduced.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 320 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 421 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 421 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 320 it is bailable and non-cognizable, and is tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 421 under BNS?
BNS 320: imprisonment of either description for a term which shall not be less than six months but which may extend to two years, or fine, or both.
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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