BNS Section 342 – Making it appear that a document was made at a different time from what it was
Chapter 18: Offences Relating to Documents and Property Marks ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 342
IPC S.472
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever with intent to defraud makes or executes any document in the name of a person who died or ceased to exist before the document purports to have been made or executed 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.
