IPC 487 vs BNS 487
● Retained in BNSForgery of valuable security, will, or authority to transfer property
Section 487 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with forging or counterfeiting valuable securities, wills, or authority to transfer property with intent to defraud. This section targets acts where documents of high legal or financial importance are falsified, emphasizing protection of property rights and public trust.
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Applies when a person forges, alters, or uses false documents such as securities, wills, or property transfer authorities to cheat.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 7 years, and fine, reflecting the gravity of the offence.
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Protects legal and financial transactions, property rights, and confidence in official documents.
For example, forging a will to unlawfully claim inheritance constitutes an offence under IPC 487. This provision ensures strict deterrence against fraudulent acts targeting high-value legal instruments.
Forgery of valuable security, will, or authority to transfer property
Section 487 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 487, punishing acts where a person forges, counterfeits, or uses false documents such as securities, wills, or authority to transfer property with intent to defraud. This provision safeguards property rights, legal integrity, and public trust.
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Covers forging or falsifying valuable documents to cheat or unlawfully benefit.
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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 undermine property rights and legal security.
For instance, creating a fake security bond to unlawfully obtain money falls under BNS 487. This aligns with IPC 487 to protect high-value documents and prevent fraud.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 487 to BNS BNS 487.