Section 461. Dishonestly breaking open receptacle containing property
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Act
Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section number
461
Section reader
Indian Penal Code, 1860
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.
