IPC Section 414
Here’s a detailed explanation of IPC Section 414:
Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 414
Dishonestly receiving stolen property
Text of Section 414 IPC:
“Whoever dishonestly receives or retains any stolen property knowing it to be stolen property, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.”
Key Points:
The person must dishonestly receive or keep (retain) property.
The property must be stolen property.
The person must know that the property is stolen.
Mere possession without knowledge does not attract this offence.
Punishment:
Imprisonment: Up to 3 years, or
Fine, or
Both imprisonment and fine.
Summary:
Section 414 targets those who knowingly handle stolen goods.
It helps deter the market for stolen property by punishing receivers and retainers.
The key element is knowledge of the property’s stolen nature.
RELATED Blog
0 comments