IPC Section 471 in BNS: Section 340(2)

Using as genuine a forged document

From a starter correspondence table pending advocate verification. Check the official text of the BNS before citing it; some old sections were split, merged or reworded.

Questions

What is IPC 471 in BNS?

Using as genuine a forged document under IPC section 471 corresponds to section 340(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Does IPC 471 still apply?

For acts and proceedings before 1 July 2024, the old law continues to apply under the repeal and savings provision (section 358 of the BNS). From that date, cite section 340(2) of the BNS.

How should I cite it in a petition?

Cite the provision in force on the relevant date. Where the transition matters, many advocates write "section 340(2) BNS (corresponding to section 471 IPC)".

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• IPC 120B → BNS 61(2) · Punishment of criminal conspiracy
• IPC 147 → BNS 191(2) · Rioting
• IPC 148 → BNS 191(3) · Rioting, armed with deadly weapon
• IPC 149 → BNS 190 · Unlawful assembly: common object
• IPC 279 → BNS 281 · Rash driving on a public way
• IPC 302 → BNS 103(1) · Punishment for murder
• IPC 304A → BNS 106(1) · Causing death by negligence
• IPC 304B → BNS 80 · Dowry death
• IPC 307 → BNS 109 · Attempt to murder
• IPC 323 → BNS 115(2) · Voluntarily causing hurt
• IPC 324 → BNS 118(1) · Voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons