Unauthorised possession of silk cocoons an offence under section 411 Ranbir Penal Code.

If any person receives the silk cocoons from any silk worm rearer without the permission of the Director, or is found to be in possession of the silk cocoons or silk seeds without the permission of the Director or of the person appointed by him in this behalf, he shall be presumed to have received that stolen property knowing and believing it to be as such and may be prosecuted under section 411, Ranbir Penal Code.