Section 206 of IPC : Section 206: Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi has been ordered by a court to pay a fine of ₹5 lakhs as part of a civil suit judgment. Knowing that the court might seize his luxury car to satisfy the fine, Ravi decides to transfer the ownership of the car to his friend, Suresh, without any actual sale or exchange of money. This transfer is done solely to prevent the car from being taken by the court. Under Section 206 of the Indian Penal Code, Ravi's actions constitute fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure, and he can be punished with imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both.

Example 2:

Meena is aware that a court is likely to pronounce a sentence against her, which includes the forfeiture of her gold jewelry. To avoid losing her jewelry, Meena hides it at her cousin's house and tells no one about its whereabouts. When the court officials come to seize the jewelry, they cannot find it. Meena's act of concealing the jewelry to prevent its seizure is a violation of Section 206 of the Indian Penal Code, and she can face imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both.