IPC 424 in BNS: Find the New Section and What Changed

What Changed From IPC 424 to BNS 323?

Section 424 IPC corresponds to Section 323 BNS. Section 323 BNS reproduces the substantive elements of Section 424 IPC regarding dishonest or fraudulent concealment or removal of property or release of claims, but increases the maximum term of imprisonment from two years under Section 424 IPC to three years under Section 323 BNS. The offence remains punishable with fine, or with both.

IPC 424 vs BNS 323: Comparison Table

Aspect	IPC 1860 (repealed)	BNS 2023 (in force)
Section	424	323
Offence	Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property	Same
Punishment	Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years.	Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years.
Fine	The court may impose fine alone, or fine in addition to imprisonment.	Same
Bail	Bailable	Same
Cognizance	Non-Cognizable	Same
Compoundable	Compoundable	Same
Triable By	Any Magistrate	Same

IPC 424 and BNS 323: Bare Act Text Side by Side

IPC 1860 (repealed)

Section 424, IPC 1860

424. Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property.—Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently conceals or removes any property of himself or any other person, or dishonestly or fraudulently assists in the concealment or removal thereof, or dishonestly releases any demand or claim to which he is entitled, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

BNS 2023 (in force)

Section 323, BNS 2023

Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently conceals or removes any property of himself or any other person, or dishonestly or fraudulently assists in the concealment or removal thereof, or dishonestly releases any demand or claim to which he is entitled, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

Ingredients: IPC 424 vs BNS 323

Under IPC 424

The accused concealed or removed property belonging to himself or to any other person, or assisted in the concealment or removal thereof, or released any demand or claim to which he was entitled
The accused acted dishonestly or fraudulently in concealing, removing, assisting, or releasing the claim

Under BNS 323

Concealment or removal of property, assisting therein, or dishonest release of any claim or demand
Property belonging either to the accused or to any other person
Dishonest or fraudulent intention behind the act
Punishment under Section 323 BNS of imprisonment of either description for up to three years, or with fine, or with both

What IPC 424 to BNS 323 Means for Pending Cases

For Section 424 IPC (now Section 323 BNS): under Section 323 BNS, the maximum punishment for fraudulent concealment of property or release of claims rises from two years to three years of imprisonment, increasing the potential penal liability for conduct committed under the new Sanhita.

FAQs: IPC 424 to BNS 323

What changed from Section 424 IPC to Section 323 BNS?▼

The statutory definition and ingredients remain identical, but Section 323 BNS increases the maximum sentence of imprisonment from two years under Section 424 IPC to three years under Section 323 BNS.

Where does Section 424 IPC sit in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?▼

Section 424 IPC is located at Section 323 BNS, in Chapter XVII, Of Offences Against Property, under the heading Of fraudulent deeds and dispositions of property.

Does Section 424 IPC or Section 323 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼

Section 424 IPC. Section 358 BNS repealed the IPC from 1 July 2024 but saves any liability already incurred under it, so an act done before that date is still dealt with under Section 424 IPC. Section 323 BNS governs acts done on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 424 to BNS 323: Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property

IPC 424 to BNS 323 at a Glance