IPC → BNS
IPC Section 473 in BNS
IPC Section 473 corresponds to BNS Section 341 (2) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 473 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 341 (2) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 341 (2) — Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwise
Drafting note. IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
(1) Whoever makes or counterfeits any seal, plate or other instrument for making an impression, intending that the same shall be used for the purpose of committing any forgery which would be punishable under section 338 of this Sanhita, or, with such intent, has in his possession any such seal, plate or other instrument, knowing the same to be counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Whoever makes or counterfeits any seal, plate or other instrument for
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 473 in BNS?
IPC Section 473 is BNS Section 341 (2) — Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwise.
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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