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Section 461 IPC — Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing property

Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Official PDF page 181

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461. Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing property.-- Whoever dishonestly or with intent to commit mischief, breaks open or unfastens any closed receptacle which contains or which he believes to contain property, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

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