IPC → BNS
IPC Section 470 in BNS
IPC Section 470 corresponds to BNS Section 340 (1) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 470 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 340 (1) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 340 (1) — Forged document or electronic record. and using it as genuine
Drafting note. IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS. “using it as genuine” is added in the heading.
(1) A false document or electronic record made wholly or in part by forgery is designated a forged document or electronic record. (2) Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly uses as genuine any document or electronic record which he knows or has reason to believe to be a forged document or electronic record, shall be punished in the same manner as if he had forged such document or electronic record.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 470 in BNS?
IPC Section 470 is BNS Section 340 (1) — Forged document or electronic record. and using it as genuine.
Has the provision changed?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS. “using it as genuine” is added in the heading.
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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