Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 473BNS 341(2)
Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwise
BNS 341(2) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 473 is BNS 341(2)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 341(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 473 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 473 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 341(2) it is bailable and cognizable, and is tried by Magistrate of the first class. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 473 under BNS?
BNS 341(2): imprisonment up to 7 years and fine.
What is IPC 473 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 473 (Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwise) corresponds to Section 341(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 473 and BNS 341(2)?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
How do I cite BNS 341(2) in a pleading?
Under Section 341(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 473 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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Open the converterNearby IPC sections
- IPC 467 → BNS 338 — Forgery of valuable security, will, etc
- IPC 474 → BNS 339 — Having possession of document described in Section 337 or Section 338, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it as genuine
- IPC 470 → BNS 340(1) — Forged document or electronic record. and using it as genuine
- IPC 471 → BNS 340(2) — Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record
- IPC 472 → BNS 341(1) — Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery, punishable under section 338
- IPC New sub- section → BNS 341(3) — Possesses any seal, plate or other instrument knowing the same to be counterfeit
- IPC 475 → BNS 342(1) — Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material
- IPC 476 → BNS 342(2) — Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material
- IPC 477 → BNS 343 — Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc. of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security
- IPC 477A → BNS 344 — Falsification of accounts
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