Library/BNS/Section 246
Section 246BailableOFFENCE

Fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors.

Full Text

Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly 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...

Plain English Summary

Criminalises hiding or diverting debts to avoid paying creditors during legal recovery.

Punishment

Up to 2 years

Practical Note

Equivalent to IPC 210. Focused on financial integrity and avoiding bankruptcy fraud.

हिंदी पाठ

ऋणदाताओं के लिए ऋण उपलब्ध होने को कपटपूर्वक रोकना। जो कोई किसी ऋण या मांग को विधि के अनुसार ऋणों के भुगतान के लिए उपलब्ध होने से कपटपूर्वक रोकेगा, वह दो वर्ष तक के कारावास या जुर्माने से दंडित होगा।