BNS Section 322: Dishonest or fraudulent execution of a deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Chapter 17: Of Offences Against Property

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322. Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently signs, executes or becomes a party to any deed or instrument which purports to transfer or subject to any charge any property, or any interest therein, and which contains any false statement relating to the consideration for such transfer or charge, or relating to the person or persons for whose use or benefit it is really intended to operate, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

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