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The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) has sought a relaxation in provisions of the Indian Penal Code to shield traders held with stolen goods.
“In a communication sent to the Home Minister, the CAIT has urged him to amend the Section 411 and 412 of the Indian Penal Code…According to these sections, any trader who deals in theft goods is liable for arrest, penalty and fine,” the CAIT said.
These sections are non-bailable. “At times the traders, particularly jewellers charge, convert old goods in lieu of new goods or purchase goods against payment. Certainly, the traders do no know the source of the goods and it might be possible that sometimes theft goods may exchange hands with traders,” the CAIT said.
However, many times even without having any substantial evidence, the traders are arrested, the CAIT added.
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