Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 488BNS 350(2)
Punishment for making use of any such false mark
BNS 350(2) full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 488 is BNS 350(2)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
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 350(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 488 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 488 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 350(2) it is bailable and non-cognizable, and is tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 488 under BNS?
BNS 350(2): Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both.
What is IPC 488 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 488 (Punishment for making use of any such false mark) corresponds to Section 350(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 488 and BNS 350(2)?
IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.
How do I cite BNS 350(2) in a pleading?
Under Section 350(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 488 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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