Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 476BNS 342(2)
Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material
BNS 342(2) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 476 is BNS 342(2)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-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 342(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 476 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 476 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 342(2) it is non-bailable and non-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 476 under BNS?
BNS 342(2): imprisonment up to 7 years and fine.
What is IPC 476 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 476 (Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material) corresponds to Section 342(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 476 and BNS 342(2)?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
How do I cite BNS 342(2) in a pleading?
Under Section 342(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 476 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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Open the converterNearby IPC sections
- 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 473 → BNS 341(2) — Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwise
- 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 477 → BNS 343 — Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc. of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security
- IPC 477A → BNS 344 — Falsification of accounts
- IPC 479 → BNS 345(1) — Property mark
- IPC 481 → BNS 345(2) — Using a false property mark
- IPC 482 → BNS 345(3) — Punishment for using a false property mark
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