IPC → BNS
IPC Section 476 in BNS
IPC Section 476 corresponds to BNS Section 342 (2) under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 476 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 342 (2) |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 342 (2) — Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material
Drafting note. IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
(1) Whoever counterfeits upon, or in the substance of, any material, any device or mark used for the purpose of authenticating any document described in section 338, intending that such device or mark shall be used for the purpose of giving the appearance of authenticity to any document then forged or thereafter to be forged on such material, or who, with such intent, has in his possession any material upon or in the substance of which any such device or mark has been counterfeited, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may ex…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 476 in BNS?
IPC Section 476 is BNS Section 342 (2) — Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material.
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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