IPC → BNS
IPC Section 465 in BNS
IPC Section 465 corresponds to BNS Section 336 (2) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 465 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 336 (2) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 336 (2) — Forgery punishment
Drafting note. Section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. No other Change.
(1) Whoever makes any false document or false electronic record or part of a document or electronic record, with intent to cause damage or injury, to the public or to any person, or to support any claim or title, or to cause any person to part with property, or to enter into any express or implied contract, or with intent to commit fraud or that fraud may be committed, commits forgery. (2) Whoever commits forgery shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. (3) Whoever commits forgery, intending that the documen…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 465 in BNS?
IPC Section 465 is BNS Section 336 (2) — Forgery punishment.
Has the provision changed?
Section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. No other 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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