September 12, 2026

323. Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — Chapter XVII: Of Offences Against Property

323. Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property

Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently conceals or removes any property of himself or any other person, or dishonestly or fraudulently assists in the concealment or removal thereof, or dishonestly releases any demand or claim to which he is entitled, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.