IPC Section 406. Punishment for criminal breach of trust

Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Indian Penal Code 1860
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
45 06.10.1860 17
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
Of Offence Against Property - Parliament of India

Whoever commits criminal breach of trust shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
Criminal breach of trust. Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both. Cognizable
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
Non-Bailable Magistrate of the first class. Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security