Section 413 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 View Chapter 17

Habitually dealing in stolen property.

Of the Receiving of Stolen Property

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Whoever habitually receives or deals in property which he knows or has reason to believe to be stolen property, shall be punished with 1 [imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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Footnote -

1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for "transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).