Indian Penal Code, 1860

Dishonestly receiving property stolen in the commission of a dacoity.—

Section

412

Punishment

Life Imprisonment or Imprisonment up to Ten Year(s) + Fine

Cognizable

Cognizable

Bailable

Non-bailable

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Court of Session

Bare Act Text

412. Dishonestly receiving property stolen in the commission of a dacoity.— Whoever dishonestly receives or retains any stolen property, the possession whereof he knows or has reason to believe to have been transferred by the commission of dacoity, or dishonestly receives from a person, whom he knows or has reason to believe to belong or to have belonged to a gang of dacoits, property which he knows or has reason to believe to have been stolen, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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