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.
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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 to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 242 IPC | Modified | Six sections of IPC have been covered in this |
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