Indian Penal Code

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 475,476 Understanding Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 342: Counterfeiting Marks or Devices for Fraud What is the Crime? This section covers two situations: Key Points in Simple Table Crime Punishment Police Action Bail? Trial Court Making fake marks for serious documents Life OR 7 years jail + fine Non-cognizable Bailable…

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 472,473 (New Provisions) Understanding Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 341: Making or Keeping Fake Stamps/Seals to Commit Fraud What is the Crime? This section covers four situations: Key Points in Simple Table Crime Punishment Police Action Bail? Trial Court Making fake stamps for serious forgery Life OR 7 years jail…

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 470, 471 Understanding BNS Section 340: Using a Forged Document or Electronic Record as Genuine What is the Crime? The punishment for this crime is the same as the punishment for forging the document itself. Key Points in Simple Terms Aspect Details Crime Using a fake document or…

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 474 Understanding BNS Section 339: Possession of a Forged Document with Intent to Use What is the Offence? If a person has a document or an electronic record that is forged (fake), and they know it is fake, but still plan to use it as if it were…

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 467 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 338: Forgery of Valuable Security, Will, etc. This section deals with the serious crime of forging valuable documents like securities, wills, or authorities related to financial transactions. Below is a simple explanation of the law in easy-to-understand language: What is the Offence?…

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 466 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 337: Forgery of Court Records or Public Registers This section deals with the serious crime of forging documents or records that are officially maintained by courts, government authorities, or public servants. Below is a simple explanation of the law in easy-to-understand language:…

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 463,465,468,469 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 336: Forgery This section defines and punishes the act of forgery, which involves creating or altering a document or electronic record with the intent to deceive, cause harm, or commit fraud. Below is a simple explanation of the law in easy-to-understand language:…

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 464 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 335: Making a False Document This section defines and punishes the act of creating or altering a document or electronic record with dishonest or fraudulent intent. Below is a simple explanation of the law in easy-to-understand language: What is Making a False…

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 461,462 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 334: Dishonestly Breaking Open a Receptacle Containing Property This section deals with the act of breaking open or unfastening a closed container (e.g., box, locker) that contains or is believed to contain property, with dishonest or mischievous intent. Below is a simple…

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 449,451 Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 332: House-Trespass in Order to Commit an Offence This section deals with the act of trespassing into a property with the intent to commit a specific offence. Below is a simple explanation of the law in easy-to-understand language: What is the Offence?…