IPC → BNS
IPC Section 423 in BNS
IPC Section 423 corresponds to BNS Section 322 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 423 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 322 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 322 — Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration
Drafting note. Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from two years to three years.
Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently signs, executes or becomes a party to any deed or instrument which purports to transfer or subject to any charge any property, or any interest therein, and which contains any false statement relating to the consideration for such transfer or charge, or relating to the person or persons for whose use or benefit it is really intended to operate, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 423 in BNS?
IPC Section 423 is BNS Section 322 — Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration.
Has the provision changed?
Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from two years to three years.
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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