IPC Section 410
IPC Section 410 – Dishonestly Receiving Stolen Property
Purpose
This section punishes a person who dishonestly receives or retains stolen property, knowing or having reason to believe it was stolen. It protects ownership rights and discourages the circulation of stolen goods.
Provision
Whoever dishonestly receives or retains any property,
Knowing or having reason to believe that it is stolen,
Shall be punished with imprisonment up to 3 years, or fine, or both.
Key Points
Property must be stolen → The section does not apply to lawful property.
Dishonest intention is essential → The person must know or have reason to believe the property is stolen.
Punishment = Up to 3 years imprisonment, fine, or both.
Protects the owner’s rights and discourages the market for stolen goods.
Example
A thief steals a bicycle and sells it to someone who knows it is stolen.
That buyer can be punished under Section 410 IPC even if he did not steal the bicycle himself.
Another example: A person buys stolen mobile phones from a seller knowing they are stolen.
In Short
Section 410 IPC punishes dishonestly receiving stolen property.
Maximum punishment = 3 years imprisonment, fine, or both.
Protects property rights and discourages the circulation of stolen goods.
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