Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
XVII · Section 422

Dishonestly or fraudulently preventing debt being available for creditors

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

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.

Judgments on Section 422