IPC Section 412: Dishonestly Receiving Property Stolen In The Commission Of A Dacoity
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IPC Section 412: Dishonestly Receiving Property Stolen In The Commission Of A Dacoity
Whoever dishonestly receives or retains any stolen property, the possession whereof he knows or has reason to believe to have been transferred by the commission of dacoity, or dishonestly receives from a person, whom he knows or has reason to believe to belong or to have belonged to a gang of dacoits, property which he knows or has reason to believe to have been stolen, shall be punished with 1 [imprisonment for life], or with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Amendments
- Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Dishonestly receiving stolen property, knowing that it was obtained by Dacoity |
| Punishment | Imprisonment for Life or Rigorous Imprisonment for 10 Years + Fine |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-bailable |
| Triable By | Court of Session |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
