IPC → BNS
IPC Section 262 in BNS
IPC Section 262 corresponds to BNS Section 184 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 262 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 184 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 184 — Using Government stamp known to have been before used
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever, fraudulently or with intent to cause loss to the Government, uses for any purpose a stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, which he knows to have been before used, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 262 in BNS?
IPC Section 262 is BNS Section 184 — Using Government stamp known to have been before used.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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