Section 406: Punishment for criminal breach of trust

Q: What does Section 406 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 406 IPC pertains to "Punishment for criminal breach of trust". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 406 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) prescribes punishment for criminal breach of trust. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 406 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 406 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 406 IPC?

धारा 406 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 406 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 406 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) prescribes punishment for criminal breach of trust. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 406 IPC?

Dhara 406 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 406 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 406 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) prescribes punishment for criminal breach of trust. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 406 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 406, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, § 406 (India).

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The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter V — – Of Criminal Breach of Trust

Section 406

Punishment for criminal breach of trust

Whoever commits criminal breach of trust shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.