Assisting in concealment of stolen property:- Whoever voluntarily assists in concealing or disposing of or making away with property which he knows or has reason to believe to be stolen property, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
Classification of Offence
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
| Assisting in concealment or disposal of stolen property knowing it to be stolen. | Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both. | Cognizable |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
| Non-Bailable | Any Magistrate. | Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |
414 IPC Case Laws (Supreme Court and HC):
| Ajendra Nath vs State Of Madhya Pradesh on 23 April, 1963 |
| Pradeep Ram vs The State Of Jharkhand on 1 July, 2019 |
| Krishnan vs State Represented By Inspector Of on 8 May, 2008 |
| Jayant vs The State Of Madhya Pradesh on 3 December, 2020 |
| V. C. Shukla vs State (Delhi Administration) on 11 April, 1980 |
| State Of Bihar vs Sri Rajendra Agrawalla on 18 January, 1996 |
| Ram Naresh Prasad vs State Of Jharkhand & Ors on 12 February, 2009 |
| Benson vs State Of Kerala on 3 October, 2016 |
| Rajendra Kumar vs State Of Rajasthan on 11 September, 2003 |
| Sudesh Kedia vs Union Of India on 9 April, 2021 |
| Hari Singh (1940) 2 Cal. 9 |
FAQs on Assisting in Concealment of Stolen Property:
“Assisting in concealment of stolen property” refers to the act of voluntarily helping to hide, dispose of, or make away with property that the person knows or has reason to believe is stolen. The assistance provided aids in concealing the origins of the stolen property.
The punishment for assisting in the concealment or disposal of stolen property, knowing it to be stolen, is imprisonment for a term that may extend to three years, or a fine, or both.
Yes, “assisting in concealment of stolen property” is a cognizable offense, which means that the police can arrest the accused without a warrant and start the investigation without the need for a court’s permission.
Read also:- IPC Section 411: Dishonestly receiving Stolen Property
IPC Section 414: Assisting in concealment of Stolen Property,IPC Section 414: Assisting in concealment of Stolen Property
