IPC 473 vs BNS 473
● Retained in BNSMaking or possessing a false document with intent to commit forgery
Section 473 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with making or possessing a false document with the intent to commit forgery. This section targets preparatory acts where an individual creates or keeps false documents intending to use them for fraudulent purposes, emphasizing the preventative aspect of the law against forgery.
Key points:
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Applies when a person makes or possesses a false document knowing it could be used for committing forgery.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both, depending on the gravity of the act.
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Protects individuals, organizations, and public trust from potential fraudulent activities.
For example, creating fake account books to use later for financial fraud constitutes an offence under IPC 473. This provision ensures legal accountability for preparatory acts aimed at committing forgery.
Making or possessing a false document with intent to commit forgery
Section 473 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 473, punishing acts where a person makes or possesses a false document intending to commit forgery. This provision ensures prevention and legal accountability for potential fraudulent acts involving false documents.
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Covers making or holding false documents with intent to use them for forgery.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both, same as IPC.
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Ensures protection of legal, financial, and personal documents from preparatory fraudulent acts.
For instance, preparing fake certificates intending to use them for financial fraud falls under BNS 473. This aligns with IPC 473 to prevent forgery and protect public and private 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 473 to BNS BNS 473.