IPC 464 vs BNS 464
● Retained in BNSMaking a false document
Section 464 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with making a false document with intent to cause damage, injury, or fraud. Unlike mere forgery, this section emphasizes the act of creating a document that is false, whether or not it is signed or executed.
Key points:
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Applies when a person creates a document that is false with fraudulent intent.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both, depending on the gravity of the offence.
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Protects public and private trust in documents and ensures authenticity in legal and official records.
For example, creating a counterfeit rental agreement to mislead a landlord constitutes an offence under IPC 464. This provision ensures legal deterrence against creating false documents intended to deceive or harm others.
Making a false document
Section 464 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 464, punishing acts where a person creates a false document with intent to cause damage, injury, or commit fraud. This provision ensures protection against fraudulent document creation that can compromise trust or property.
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Covers creation of documents with false content or intent to defraud.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both, same as IPC.
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Emphasizes legal accountability for acts that undermine authenticity and trust in documents.
For instance, drafting a fake employment certificate to secure a loan falls under BNS 464. This aligns with IPC 464 to safeguard legal and personal documentation from fraudulent acts.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 464 to BNS BNS 464.