BNS Section 334: (1) Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing property
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 461
Procedural Classification Summary
Dishonestly breaking open
Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Imprisonment for 2 years,or unfastening any closedor fine, or both. receptacle containing or supposed to contain property
Being entrusted with any
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 years,closed receptacle containing or fine, or both. or supposed to contain any property, and fraudulently opening the same
Official Legal Provision / Summary
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS. 334 (2) Punishment for same offence when committed by person entrusted with custody. 462 IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.