BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 322 — Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration.
Replaces IPC Section 423.
Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently signs, executes or becomes a party to any deed or instrument which purports to transfer or subject to any charge any property, or any interest therein, and which contains any false statement relating to the consideration for such transfer or charge, or relating to the person or persons for whose use or benefit it is really intended to operate, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
Nearby sections
- 319 Cheating by personation.
- 320 Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditors.
- 321 Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors.
- 323 Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property.
- 324 Mischief.
- 325 Mischief by killing or maiming animal.
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