BNS Section 343 – Fraudulent cancellation destruction etc. of will authority or valuable security
Chapter 18: Offences Relating to Documents and Property Marks ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 343
IPC S.477
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Court of Session
Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly or with intent to injure or defraud any person cancels destroys or defaces or attempts to cancel destroy or deface or secretes or attempts to secrete any document which is or purports to be a will or an authority to adopt a son or any valuable security shall be punished with imprisonment for life or 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
Life or up to 7 years and fine. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Court of Session.
