IPC 466 vs BNS 466
● Retained in BNSForgery of valuable security, will, etc.
Section 466 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with forgery of valuable security, will, or authority to transfer property. This section addresses forging important legal documents that can affect property rights or financial transactions, recognizing the serious impact of such acts.
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Applies when a person forges a valuable security, will, or authority to transfer property.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 7 years, and fine, reflecting the severity of the offence.
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Protects legal and financial transactions, property rights, and public trust in important documents.
For example, forging a will to claim property unlawfully constitutes an offence under IPC 466. This provision ensures strict deterrence against forgery of documents critical to property and financial rights, safeguarding both individuals and public interest.
Forgery of valuable security, will, etc.
Section 466 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 466, punishing acts where a person forges valuable security, will, or authority to transfer property. This provision ensures protection of critical legal documents from fraudulent acts.
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Covers forgery of important documents impacting property or financial transactions.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 7 years, and fine, same as IPC.
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Ensures accountability for criminal acts that threaten property rights and public trust in legal documents.
For instance, forging a government bond or property transfer deed to unlawfully acquire property falls under BNS 466. This aligns with IPC 466 to safeguard property, financial interests, and public trust.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 466 to BNS BNS 466.