340. (1) A false document or electronic record made wholly or in part by forgery is designated a forged document or electronic record. (2) Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly uses as genuine any document or electronic record which he knows or has reason to believe to be a forged document or electronic record, shall be punished in the same manner as if he had forged such document or electronic record.
BNS Section 340: Forged document or electronic record and using it as genuine
Section 340 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with forged document or electronic record and using it as genuine. It replaces IPC 470, IPC 471 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 340(2) is cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 340(2) | Using as genuine a forged document which is known to be forged. | Punishment for forgery of such document. | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 340
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 470: Forged document or electronic record
- IPC 471: Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record
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