BNS Section 350 – Making a false mark upon any receptacle containing goods

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 487,488 Understanding Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 350: Making False Marks on Packages or Receptacles This law deals with putting false marks on packages or containers to deceive others about what is inside. Here’s a simple breakdown: What is the Crime? If a person: they are committing a crime under…

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BNS Section 349 – Selling goods marked with a counterfeit property mark

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 486 Understanding Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 349: Selling Goods with Counterfeit Property Marks This law deals with selling or possessing goods that have fake property marks. Here’s a simple breakdown: What is the Crime? If a person: they are committing a crime under this section. Punishment: Up to 1…

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BNS Section 348 – Making or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property markMaking or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property mark

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 485 Understanding Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 348: Making or Possessing Tools for Counterfeiting Property Marks This law deals with creating or keeping tools used to counterfeit property marks. Here’s a simple breakdown: What is the Crime? If a person: they are committing a crime under this section. Punishment: Up…

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BNS Section 347 – Counterfeiting a property mark

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 483, 484 Understanding Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 347: Counterfeiting a Property Mark This law deals with creating fake property marks or using counterfeit marks to deceive others. Here’s a simple breakdown: What is the Crime? There are two situations covered under this section: Key Points in Simple Table Crime…

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BNS Section 346 – Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 489 Understanding Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 346: Tampering with Property Marks This law deals with removing, destroying, or defacing property marks with the intent to cause harm to someone. Here’s a simple breakdown: What is the Crime? If a person: they are committing a crime under this section. Punishment:…

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BNS Section 343 – Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc, of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security

The Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section – 477 Understanding Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 343: Fraudulent Cancellation or Destruction of Important Documents What is the Crime? If a person fraudulently or dishonestly (with bad intentions): they are committing a crime under this section. Punishment: Life imprisonment OR up to 7 years in jail + fine. Key Points in Simple…

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BNS Section 342 – Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 336, or possessing counterfeit marked material

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…

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BNS Section 341 – Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc, with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 336

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…

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