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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

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

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Section 23(7) IPC Modified Eleven sections of IPC have been covered in

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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