IPC Section 404: Dishonest Misappropriation Of Property Possessed By Deceased Person At The Time Of His Death
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IPC Section 404: Dishonest Misappropriation Of Property Possessed By Deceased Person At The Time Of His Death
Whoever dishonestly misappropriates or converts to his own use property, knowing that such property was in the possession of a deceased person at the time of that person’s decease, and has not since been in the possession of any person legally entitled to such possession, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to 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.
Illustration
Z dies in possession of furniture and money. His servant A, before the money comes into the possession of any person entitled to such possession, dishonestly misappropriates it. A has committed the offence defined in this section.
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Dishonest misappropriation of property, knowing that it was in possession of a deceased person at his death, and that it has not since been in the possession of any person legally entitled to it | If by clerk or person employed by deceased |
| Punishment | 3 Years + Fine | 7 Years + Fine |
| Cognizance | Cognizable | Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-bailable | Non-bailable |
| Triable By | Magistrate First Class | Magistrate First Class |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
