IPC → BNS
IPC Section 263A in BNS
IPC Section 263A corresponds to BNS Section 186 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 263A |
|---|---|
| New provision | 186 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 186 — Prohibition of fictitious stamps
Drafting note. Words “'and also in any part of Her Majesty’s dominions” are excluded.
(1) Whoever—. (a) makes, knowingly utters, deals in or sells any fictitious stamp, or knowingly uses for any postal purpose any fictitious stamp; or. (b) has in his possession, without lawful excuse, any fictitious stamp; or. (c) makes or, without lawful excuse, has in his possession any die, plate, instrument or materials for making any fictitious stamp, shall be punished with fine which may extend to two hundred rupees.. (2) Any such stamp, die, plate, instrument or materials in the possession of any person for making any fictitious stamp may be seized and, if seized shall be forfeited.. (3)…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 263A in BNS?
IPC Section 263A is BNS Section 186 — Prohibition of fictitious stamps.
Has the provision changed?
Words “'and also in any part of Her Majesty’s dominions” are excluded.
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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