IPC 412 - Dishonestly receiving stolen property, knowing that it was obtained by Dacoity
Description of IPC 412
Description of IPC Section 412
According to section 412 of Indian penal code, 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.
IPC 412
| Offence | Dishonestly receiving stolen property, knowing that it was obtained by Dacoity |
| Punishment | Imprisonment for Life or Rigorous Imprisonment for 10 Years + Fine |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-Bailable |
| Triable | Sessions Court |
Imprisonment for life or up to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment, and a fine.
IPC 412 in Simple Words
If someone knowingly receives or keeps stolen property transferred during a dacoity (robbery by a gang) or receives property from a person belonging to a dacoit gang, they can be punished with imprisonment for life or up to ten years, and may also face a fine.
Importance and Practical application
Targets those receiving property from dacoity or dacoit gangs.
Practical application:
A man is caught in possession of expensive jewelry that he purchased at a significantly low price from a known dacoit. The police trace the jewelry back to a recent dacoity. Since the man was aware that the property was stolen during a dacoity, he could be charged under IPC Section 412 for knowingly receiving property transferred by dacoity, facing up to life imprisonment or rigorous imprisonment for up to 10 years, along with a fine.Conclusion
Imposes severe penalties for receiving property from dacoity or dacoit gangs.