Section 339 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with having possession of document Described in S ection 337 or S ection 338, knowing it to be forged And intending to use it as genuine. Under the old law this was Section 474 of the IPC.
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Section 339 BNS - Having possession of document Described in S ection 337 or S ection 338, knowing it to be forged And intending to use it as genuine
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 339 - Having possession of document Described in S ection 337 or S ection 338, knowing it to be forged And intending to use it as genuine
- Old provision
- Section 474 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 7 years and fine. Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable. Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable. Bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class. Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 339 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 474 IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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