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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 322 BNS - Dishonest or fraudulent execution of Deed of transfer containing false Statement of consideration

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
322 - Dishonest or fraudulent execution of Deed of transfer containing false Statement of consideration
Old provision
Section 423 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both.
Cognizable?
Non-cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Any Magistrate.

Old law → Section 322 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 423 IPC Modified Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from two years to three years.

Section 322 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with dishonest or fraudulent execution of Deed of transfer containing false Statement of consideration. Under the old law this was Section 423 of the IPC.

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