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The Penal Code, 1860

Section 462Punishment for same offence when committed by person entrusted with custody

In forceChapter XVII OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY

Chapter XVII OF OFFENCES AGAINST PROPERTY

Of Criminal Trespass

s. 462

462. Punishment for same offence when committed by person entrusted with custody Whoever, being entrusted with any closed receptacle which contains or which he believes to contain property, without having authority to open the same, dishonestly, or with intent to commit mischief, breaks open or unfastens that receptacle, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

End of s. 462.

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