Section 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with forged document or electronic record And using it as genuine — clause (2). Under the old law this was Section 471 of the IPC.
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Section 340(2) BNS - Forged document or electronic record And using it as genuine — clause (2)
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 340(2) - Forged document or electronic record And using it as genuine — clause (2)
- Old provision
- Section 471 IPC
- Punishment
- Punishment for forgery of such document.
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 340(2) BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 471 IPC | Modified | IPC section is included as a sub - section in BNS sans heading., IPS, Director, CAPT Bhopal |
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