BNS Section 337 – Forgery for purpose of cheating | Lexolive

⚖ BNS: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Act No. 45 of 2023 · Replaces IPC 1860 · In force: 1 July 2024

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BNS Section 337 – Forgery for purpose of cheating

Chapter 18: Offences Relating to Documents and Property Marks · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

BNS Section 337 IPC S.468 🔒 Non-Bailable 🔍 Cognizable ⚖ Magistrate Court

IPC Reference IPC S.468

Whoever commits forgery intending that the document or electronic record forged shall be used for the purpose of cheating shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine.

ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes

Up to 7 years and fine. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Magistrate of first class.

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