IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 23 IPC

Wrongful gain

Offence

“Wrongful gain”: Wrongful gain is gain by unlawful means of property to which the person gaining is not legally entitled.
“Wrongful loss”: Wrongful loss is the loss by unlawful means of property to which the person losing it is legally entitled.
“Gaining wrongfully”: A person is said to gain wrongfully when such person retains wrongfully, as well as when such person acquires wrongfully.
“Losing wrongfully”: A person is said to lose wrongfully when such person is wrongfully kept out of any property, as well as when such person is wrongfully deprived of property.

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FAQ — Section 23 IPC

Section 23 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Wrongful gain”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

“Wrongful gain”: Wrongful gain is gain by unlawful means of property to which the person gaining is not legally entitled. “Wrongful loss”: Wrongful loss is the loss by unlawful means of property to which the person losing it is legally entitled. “Gaining wrongfully”: A person is said to gain wrongfully when such person retains wrongfully, as well as when such person acquires wrongfully. “Losing wrongfully”: A person is said to lose wrongfully when such person is wrongfully kept out of any proper

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