Dishonestly receiving stolen property:- Whoever dishonestly receives or retains any stolen property, knowing or having reason to believe the same 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dishonestly receiving 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 |
SC of India Important Judgments And Case Law Related to Section 411 of IPC
| Birla Corporation Ltd. vs Adventz Investments And Holdings on 9 May, 2019 |
| Ram Lal Narang Etc. Etc vs State Of Delhi (Admn.) on 10 January, 1979 |
| Pramod Bhanudas Soundankar vs State Of Maharashtra on 30 November, 2012 |
| Rishipal vs State Of U.P. & Anr on 2 July, 2014 |
| Mohammad Yasin vs State (N.C.T. Of Delhi) & Ors on 30 July, 2009 |
| Limbaji And Others vs State Of Maharashtra on 14 December, 2001 |
| Lal Singh And Others vs State Of Uttar Pradesh on 4 November, 2003 |
| B. Raghuvir Acharya vs Central Bureau Of Investigation on 1 July, 2013 |
| Ram Kalyan vs State Of Rajasthan on 6 September, 2000 |
| Karnal Singh Uttam Singh vs State Of Maharashtra on 19 November, 1975 |
| Dashrat v. State of UP 1984 Cr. LJ 797 |
| Satish Chandra and others v. State of UP 1983 Cr. L. J. 683 (SC) |
FAQs on Dishonestly Receiving Stolen Property:
“Dishonestly receiving stolen property” refers to the act of knowingly accepting or holding onto property that has been stolen from someone else. The person who receives or retains the stolen property does so with dishonest intent, either knowing or having reason to believe that the property is stolen.
The punishment for dishonestly receiving stolen property, knowing it to be stolen, is imprisonment for a term that may extend to three years, or a fine, or both.
The primary difference between the two offenses is in their nature and intent. In “dishonestly receiving stolen property,” the person acquires or retains stolen property knowing or having reason to believe that it is stolen. On the other hand, “criminal breach of trust” involves a person being entrusted with property but misappropriating or using it dishonestly for their own benefit or against the terms of trust.
Yes, “dishonestly receiving 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 410: Stolen Property
IPC Section 411: Dishonestly receiving Stolen Property
