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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 341(2) BNS - Making or possessing counterfeit seal, Etc., with intent to commit forgery, Punishable under section 338 — clause (2)

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
341(2) - Making or possessing counterfeit seal, Etc., with intent to commit forgery, Punishable under section 338 — clause (2)
Old provision
Section 473 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for years and fine.
Cognizable?
Cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
Magistrate of the first class.

Old law → Section 341(2) BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 473 IPC Modified IPC section is included as a sub - section in BNS sans heading.

Section 341(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with making or possessing counterfeit seal, Etc., with intent to commit forgery, Punishable under section 338 — clause (2). Under the old law this was Section 473 of the IPC.

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