IPC → BNS
IPC Section 404 in BNS
IPC Section 404 corresponds to BNS Section 315 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 404 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 315 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 315 — Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever dishonestly misappropriates or converts to his own use any property, knowing that such property was in the possession of a deceased person at the time of that person’s decease, and has not since been in the possession of any person legally entitled to such possession, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine, and if the offender at the time of such person’s decease was employed by him as a clerk or servant, the imprisonment may extend to seven years. Illustration. Z dies in possession of furni…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 404 in BNS?
IPC Section 404 is BNS Section 315 — Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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