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The Penal Code, 1860

Section 422Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors

In forceChapter XVII OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY

Chapter XVII OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY

Of Fraudulent Deeds and Dispositions of Property

s. 422

422. Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently prevents any debt or demand due to himself or to any other person from being made available according to law for payment of his debts or the debts of such other person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

End of s. 422.

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