Section 183 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with effacing, writing from substance Bearing Government stamp, removing From document a stamp used for it, With intent to cause loss to Government. Under the old law this was Section 261 of the IPC.
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Section 183 BNS - Effacing, writing from substance Bearing Government stamp, removing From document a stamp used for it, With intent to cause loss to Government
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 183 - Effacing, writing from substance Bearing Government stamp, removing From document a stamp used for it, With intent to cause loss to Government
- Old provision
- Section 261 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 183 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 261 IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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