IPC Section 422
Here’s a clear summary of IPC Section 422:
Section 422 – Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt or demand from being available for a creditor
Full Title (paraphrased):
Punishment for dishonestly or fraudulently preventing a debt or demand from being available to a creditor.
Essence of the Law:
Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently prevents any debt or demand due to a creditor from being available to them (either by destroying, transferring, concealing, or removing property or documents), shall be punished with:
Imprisonment of up to 2 years, or
Fine, or
Both.
Key Elements:
The offender must act dishonestly or fraudulently.
The intent must be to prevent a creditor from accessing money or property they are legally owed.
Includes concealing or removing assets, or hiding documents related to debt or credit.
Protects creditors' rights by punishing deceptive tactics used to avoid repayment.
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