IPC 465 vs BNS 465 – Punishment for Forgery
Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
Section: IPC 465
Punishment for forgery
About IPC Section
Section 465 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, prescribes punishment for forgery as defined under Sections 463 and 464. Forgery involves creating, altering, or imitating a document with intent to defraud or cause damage. This section emphasizes the legal consequences of dishonest acts related to documents.
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Applies to any person who commits forgery under IPC 463 or 464.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both; more severe punishments apply if the forged document is of high importance, such as a legal or official document.
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Protects trust in public and private documents, ensuring authenticity and deterring fraudulent acts.
For example, if someone forges a property deed to unlawfully transfer ownership, they are punishable under IPC 465. This provision ensures strict deterrence against creating or using forged documents to defraud or harm others.
Section: BNS 465
Punishment for forgery
About BNS Section
Section 465 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 465, punishing acts of forgery under BNS 463 and 464. This provision ensures legal consequences for dishonest creation, alteration, or use of false documents.
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Covers forgery of any document with intent to defraud or cause damage.
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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 against fraudulent manipulation.
For instance, forging a bank cheque to illegally withdraw funds falls under BNS 465. This aligns with IPC 465 to safeguard authenticity and maintain trust in official and private documentation.