Section 413: Habitually dealing in stolen property

Q: What does Section 413 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 413 IPC pertains to "Habitually dealing in stolen property". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 413 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs habitually dealing in stolen property.

Q: Is Section 413 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 413 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 413 IPC?

धारा 413 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 413 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 413 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs habitually dealing in stolen property.

Q: What is Dhara 413 IPC?

Dhara 413 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 413 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 413 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs habitually dealing in stolen property.

Q: How to cite Section 413 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 413, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, 1860, § 413 (India).

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The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter VI — – Of the Receiving of Stolen Property

Section 413

Habitually dealing in stolen property

Whoever habitually receives or deals in property which he knows or has reason to believe to be stolen property, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.