IPC → BNS
IPC Section 485 in BNS
IPC Section 485 corresponds to BNS Section 348 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 485 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 348 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 348 — Making or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property mark
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever makes or has in his possession any die, plate or other instrument for the purpose of counterfeiting a property mark, or has in his possession a property mark for the purpose of denoting that any goods belong to a person to whom they do not belong, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 485 in BNS?
IPC Section 485 is BNS Section 348 — Making or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property mark.
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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