345. (1) A mark used for denoting that movable property belongs to a particular person is called a property mark. (2) Whoever marks any movable property or goods or any case, package or other receptacle containing movable property or goods, or uses any case, package or other receptacle having any mark thereon, in a manner reasonably calculated to cause it to be believed that the property or goods so marked, or any property or goods contained in any such receptacle so marked, belong to a person to whom they do not belong, is said to use a false property mark. (3) Whoever uses any false property mark shall, unless he proves that he acted without intent to defraud, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
BNS Section 345: Property mark
Section 345 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with property mark. It replaces IPC 479, IPC 481, IPC 482 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 345(3) is non-cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 345(3) | Using a false property mark with intent to deceive or injure any person. | Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 345
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 479: Property mark
- IPC 481: Using a false property mark
- IPC 482: Punishment for using a false property mark
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