BNS Section 340 – Forging a valuable security will etc.
Chapter 18: Offences Relating to Documents and Property Marks ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 340
IPC S.467
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Court of Session
Whoever forges a document which purports to be a valuable security or a will or an authority to adopt a son or which purports to give authority to any person to make or transfer any valuable security or to receive the principal interest or dividends thereon or to receive or deliver any money movable property or valuable security shall be punished with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Life or up to 10 years and fine. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Court of Session.
