IPC → BNS
IPC Section 422 in BNS
IPC Section 422 corresponds to BNS Section 321 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 422 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 321 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 321 — Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently prevents any debt or demand due to himself or to any other person from being made available according to law for payment of his debts or the debts of such other person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 422 in BNS?
IPC Section 422 is BNS Section 321 — Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors.
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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