Which of the following provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with dishonestly receiving…
Section 317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 411 IPC) punishes dishonest receipt or retention of stolen property. The recipient must know, or have…
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Which of the following provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with dishonestly receiving stolen property?
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Section 317(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 411 IPC) punishes dishonest receipt or retention of stolen property. The recipient must know, or have reason to believe, that the property is stolen. Section 317(1) defines stolen property, while sections 316(2) and 316(4) concern criminal breach of trust.
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