Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution

What this section does

This section targets fraudulent removal, concealment, transfer, or delivery of property or any interest therein to prevent it from being taken as a forfeiture, in satisfaction of a fine under a court sentence, or in execution of a civil court decree or order. The offence covers both sentences already pronounced and those the accused knows are likely to be pronounced.

AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).

Quick reference

Punishment

Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 3 years, or fine up to ₹5,000, or both.

Triable by

Magistrate of First Class

Cognizable

No

Bailable

Yes

Compoundable

No

Ingredients (what prosecution must prove)

1. The accused fraudulently removed, concealed, transferred, or delivered property or any interest therein to any person
2. The intention was to prevent that property or interest from being taken as a forfeiture or in satisfaction of a fine under a sentence, or from being taken in execution of a civil decree or order
3. The sentence or decree had been pronounced or the accused knew it was likely to be pronounced or made

Derived from IPC s.206.