BNS Section 243: Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 206
Procedural Classification Summary
Fraudulent removal or
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 years,concealment, etc., ofor fine, of 5,000 rupees, property to prevent itsor both. seizure as a forfeiture or in satisfaction of a fine under sentence, or in execution of a decree
Official Legal Provision / Summary
The upper limit of imprisonment increased from two years to three years, and the fine is defined as up to five thousand rupees. “Court of Justice” is replaced by “Court”.