BNS Section 183 – Effacing writing from substance bearing Government stamp, or removing from document a stamp used for it, with intent to cause loss to Government

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 261 Effacing Writing from Substance Bearing Government Stamp, or Removing from Document a Stamp Used for It, with Intent to Cause Loss to Government Legal Provision: This section deals with individuals who fraudulently remove or alter government stamps with the intent to cause loss to the government. This…

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BNS Section 182 – Making or using documents resembling currency-notes or bank-notes

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 489 E Making or Using Documents Resembling Currency-Notes or Bank-Notes 1. What is the Offence? This law penalizes the act of making, using, or delivering any document that resembles or imitates a currency-note or bank-note in a way that could deceive people. 2. Key Elements of the Offence a. Making or Using Fake-Looking Documents (Section 1) b….

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BNS Section 181 – Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currency notes or bank-notes

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 233,235,256,257,489D Making or Possessing Instruments or Materials for Forging or Counterfeiting Coin, Government Stamp, Currency-Notes, or Bank-Notes Legal Provision: This section targets individuals who are involved in the creation, repair, or possession of tools and materials intended for the purpose of forging or counterfeiting coins, government-issued stamps, currency-notes,…

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BNS Section 180 – Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 242,252,253,259,489C Possession of Forged or Counterfeit Coin, Government Stamp, Currency-Notes, or Bank-Notes Legal Provision: Under the law, anyone who possesses forged or counterfeit coins, government stamps, currency-notes, or bank-notes—while knowing or having reason to believe they are counterfeit—and intends to use them as genuine, or allow them to…

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BNS Section 179 – Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank notes

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 250, 251,258, 260,489B Using as Genuine, Forged or Counterfeit Coin, Government Stamp, Currency-Notes, or Bank-Notes Legal Provision: Under the applicable laws, anyone who knowingly sells, delivers, buys, receives, traffics in, or uses any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp issued by the Government, currency-note, or bank-note as if it…

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BNS Section 178 – Counterfeiting coin, government stamps, currency-notes or bank-notes

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – S.230, 232, 246, 249,255, 489 A Counterfeiting Coin, Government Stamps, Currency-Notes, or Bank-Notes Legal Provision: Under the relevant laws, anyone who counterfeits or knowingly participates in the process of counterfeiting coins, government-issued stamps, currency-notes, or bank-notes shall face severe punishment. The offence may lead to imprisonment for life…

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BNS Section 176 – Illegal payments in connection with an election

Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 171 H Illegal Payments in Connection with an Election 1. What is the Offence? This law penalizes the act of incurring or authorizing expenses for election-related activities without the written authority of a candidate. 2. Key Elements of the Offence 3. Punishment 4. Type of Offence 5. Purpose of the Law Summary of the Offence Offence Punishment Cognizable/Non-cognizable…

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BNS Section 175 – False statement in connection with an election

IPC Section – 171 G Offence: False statement in connection with an election Legal Classification: In summary, the law criminalizes the act of making false statements about a candidate’s personal character or conduct with the intent to influence election results, punishable by a fine. The offence is non-cognizable, bailable, and triable by a Magistrate of…

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BNS Section 174 – Punishment for undue influence or personation at an election

IPC Section – 171F Punishment for Undue Influence or Personation at an Election 1. What is the Offence? This law penalizes two specific electoral offences: 2. Key Elements of the Offence 3. Punishment 4. Type of Offence 5. Purpose of the Law Summary of the Offence Offence Punishment Cognizable/Non-cognizable Bailable/Non-bailable Court Undue influence or personation at an election Up to…

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