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