IPC Section 424
Certainly! Here’s a detailed explanation of IPC Section 424:
Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 424
Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property
Text of Section 424 IPC:
“Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently removes, conceals, or delivers to any person any property, or causes or attempts to cause any person to do so, intending thereby to prevent the distribution of that property according to law, or to defeat or delay the execution of any decree or order passed by a court of justice, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.”
Key Elements:
Dishonest or fraudulent intention is required.
The act must involve removing, concealing, or delivering property.
The intent must be to:
Prevent legal distribution of the property (e.g., in insolvency),
Or to defeat or delay a court’s decree or order (e.g., to avoid debt repayment).
Punishment:
Imprisonment: Up to 2 years, or
Fine, or
Both
Summary:
Section 424 applies when someone hides or transfers property dishonestly to avoid legal obligations, especially financial or court-related.
Often used in cases involving debt evasion, insolvency fraud, or fraudulent transfers before court actions.
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