Section 4

Punishment for abetment, conspiracy or connivance at offences.

The Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966

  • Act 29 of 1966
  • Ministry of Railways
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to unlawful possession of railway property.

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    4. 1 [Punishment for abetment, conspiracy or connivance at offences.]--2 [Whoever abets or conspires in the commission of an offence punishable under this Act, or any owner] or occupier of land or building, or any agent of such owner or occupier in charge of the management of that land or building, who wilfully connives at an offence against the provisions of this Act, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine, or with both.
     3 [Explanation.--For the purposes of this section, the words "abet" and "conspire" shall have the same meanings as assigned to them respectively in sections 107 and 120A of the Indian Penal Code (45 of 1860.)]

Notes

1. Subs. by Act 25 of 2012, s. 3, for the marginal heading (w.e.f. 15-8-2012).
2. Subs. by s. 3, ibid., for "Any owner" (w.e.f. 15-8-2012).
3. Explanation ins. by s. 3, ibid. (w.e.f. 15-8-2012).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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