IPC → BNS
IPC Section 477 in BNS
IPC Section 477 corresponds to BNS Section 343 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 477 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 343 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 343 — Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc. of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly, or with intent to cause damage or injury to the public or to any person, cancels, destroys or defaces, or attempts to cancel, destroy or deface, or secretes or attempts to secrete any document which is or purports to be a will, or an authority to adopt a son, or any valuable security, or commits mischief in respect of such document, 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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 477 in BNS?
IPC Section 477 is BNS Section 343 — Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc. of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security.
Has the provision changed?
No 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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