IPC → BNS
IPC 403 in BNS: Section 314
Dishonest misappropriation of property
IPC
403
BNS
314
Bailable: YesCognizable: NoCompoundable: Yes
- Offence
- Dishonest misappropriation of property
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate
Sourced & verified
Source: NCRB comparative table. Verified on 2026-07-11. Reference only — not legal advice. Verify against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on it in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNS equivalent of IPC 403?
- IPC Section 403 (Dishonest misappropriation of property) corresponds to Section 314 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which came into force on 1 July 2024.
- What is the punishment under BNS Section 314?
- Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
- Is it bailable and cognizable?
- Bailable: Yes. Cognizable: No. Triable by: Any Magistrate. Always verify against the bare Act.
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