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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 342(2) BNS - Counterfeiting device or mark used For authenticating documents Described in section 338, or Possessing counterfeit marked Material — clause (2)

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
342(2) - Counterfeiting device or mark used For authenticating documents Described in section 338, or Possessing counterfeit marked Material — clause (2)
Old provision
Section 476 IPC
Punishment
Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
Cognizable?
Non-cognizable.
Bailable?
Non-bailable.
Triable by
Magistrate of the first class.

Old law → Section 342(2) BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 476 IPC Modified IPC section is included as a sub - section in BNS sans heading.

Section 342(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with counterfeiting device or mark used For authenticating documents Described in section 338, or Possessing counterfeit marked Material — clause (2). Under the old law this was Section 476 of the IPC.

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