Section 343 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with fraudulent cancellation, destruction, Etc. of will, authority to adopt, or Valuable security. Under the old law this was Section 477 of the IPC.
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Section 343 BNS - Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, Etc. of will, authority to adopt, or Valuable security
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 343 - Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, Etc. of will, authority to adopt, or Valuable security
- Old provision
- Section 477 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 343 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 477 IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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