Section 179 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with using as genuine, forged or. Under the old law this was Section 23(7) of the IPC.
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Section 179 BNS - Using as genuine, forged or
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 179 - Using as genuine, forged or
- Old provision
- Section 23(7) IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Court of Session.
Old law → Section 179 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 23(7) IPC | Modified | Eleven sections of IPC have been covered in |
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