Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 471BNS 340(2)
Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record
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What changed
- IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
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Under Section 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 471 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 471 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 471 (Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record) corresponds to Section 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 471 and BNS 340(2)?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
How do I cite BNS 340(2) in a pleading?
Under Section 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 471 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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- IPC 469 → BNS 336(4) — Forgery for purpose of harming reputation
- IPC 466 → BNS 337 — Forgery of record of Court or of public register, etc
- IPC 467 → BNS 338 — Forgery of valuable security, will, etc
- IPC 474 → BNS 339 — Having possession of document described in Section 337 or Section 338, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it as genuine
- IPC 470 → BNS 340(1) — Forged document or electronic record. and using it as genuine
- IPC 472 → BNS 341(1) — Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery, punishable under section 338
- IPC 473 → BNS 341(2) — Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwise
- IPC New sub- section → BNS 341(3) — Possesses any seal, plate or other instrument knowing the same to be counterfeit
- IPC 475 → BNS 342(1) — Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material
- IPC 476 → BNS 342(2) — Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material