Breaking SUPREME COURT REAFFIRMS PUBLIC DOMAIN PROTECTION FOR DIGITAL LAWS
New Delhi · Sunday, 13 September 2026 9888666310 | [email protected]
Free Law - free judgments and free headnotes Free Lawby De Jure
HomeBNS Sections › Section 180
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 180 BNS - Possession of forged or counterfeit

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
180 - Possession of forged or counterfeit
Old provision
Section 242 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for 7 years, fine, or both.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Non-bailable.
Triable by
Court of Session.

Old law → Section 180 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 242 IPC Modified Six sections of IPC have been covered in this

Section 180 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with possession of forged or counterfeit. Under the old law this was Section 242 of the IPC.

Have a legal problem? Ask a lawyer - free.
Post your question free of cost and advocates near you can respond. Or use Talk to a Lawyer option to instantly connect with an advocate.
Ask your question free →
Are you a lawyer?
Get listed free on the advocates directory. Search Supreme Court judgments with headnotes. Daily court updates and citizen queries from your city.
Join Free Law →