IPC → BNS
IPC Section 471 in BNS
IPC Section 471 corresponds to BNS Section 340 (2) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 471 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 340 (2) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 340 (2) — Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record
Drafting note. IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans 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 471 in BNS?
IPC Section 471 is BNS Section 340 (2) — Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record.
Has the provision changed?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans 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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