BNS Section 322: Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 423
Procedural Classification Summary
Dishonest or fraudulent
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,execution of deed ofor fine, or both. transfer containing a false statement of consideration
Official Legal Provision / Summary
Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from two years to three years.