BNS Section 314

BNS Section 314: Dishonest misappropriation of property

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 403

Procedural Classification Summary

Dishonest misappropriation

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 of not lessof movable property, orthan 6 months but which converting it to one'smay extend to 2 years own use.and fine

Official Legal Provision / Summary

Minimum mandatory imprisonment of six months and with fine added.