IPC → BNS
IPC Section 412 in BNS
IPC Section 412 corresponds to BNS Section 317 (3) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 412 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 317 (3) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 317 (3) — Dishonestly receiving property stolen in the commission of a dacoity
Drafting note. Ditto.
(1) Property, the possession whereof has been transferred by theft or extortion or robbery or cheating, and property which has been criminally misappropriated or in respect of which criminal breach of trust has been committed, is designated as stolen property, whether the transfer has been made, or the misappropriation or breach of trust has been committed, within or without India, but, if such property subsequently comes into the possession of a person legally entitled to the possession thereof, it then ceases to be stolen property. (2) Whoever dishonestly receives or retains any stolen prope…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 412 in BNS?
IPC Section 412 is BNS Section 317 (3) — Dishonestly receiving property stolen in the commission of a dacoity.
Has the provision changed?
Ditto.
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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