IPC §404 → BNS §315
Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death. Of Criminal Breach of Trust
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404. Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death.—Whoever dishonestly misappropriates or converts to his own use property, knowing that such property was in the possession of a deceased person at the time of that person's decease, and has not since been in the possession of any person legally entitled to such possession, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine, and if the offender at the time of such person's decease was employed by him as a clerk or servant, the imprisonment may extend to seven years. Illustration Z dies in possession of furniture and money. His servant A, before the money comes into the possession of any person entitled to such possession, dishonestly misappropriates it. A has committed the offence defined in this section. Of Criminal Breach of Trust
Whoever dishonestly misappropriates or converts to his own use any property, knowing that such property was in the possession of a deceased person at the time of that person's decease, and has not since been in the possession of any person legally entitled to such possession, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine, and if the offender at the time of such person's decease was employed by him as a clerk or servant, the imprisonment may extend to seven years.
What changedAI-inferred
IPC 404 character-identical to BNS 315.
Old position
IPC 404 is concerned with Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death. Of Criminal Breach of Trust. Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death
New position
BNS 315 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death. Whoever dishonestly misappropriates or converts to his own use any property, knowing that such property was in the possession of a deceased person at the time of that person's decease, and has not since been in the possession of any person
BNS 315 (Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death) preserves the framework of IPC 404. BNS 315 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. BNS...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNS 315 (Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death) preserves the framework of IPC 404. BNS 315 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.
BNS 315 text: Whoever dishonestly misappropriates or converts to his own use any property, knowing that such property was in the possession of a deceased person at the time of that person's decease, and has not since been in the possession of any person legally entitled to such possession, shall be punished with imprisonment of...
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IPC 404 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNS 315 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.
Frequently asked
BNS 315 (Dishonest misappropriation of property possessed by deceased person at the time of his death). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.
Sources
- India Code — Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Gazette of India — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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Newlaws.in, IPC §404 → BNS §315 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-12, https://newlaws.in/ipc/404.
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