IPC → BNS
IPC 463 in BNS: Section 336(2)
Forgery
IPC
463
BNS
336(2)
Bailable: YesCognizable: NoCompoundable: No
- Offence
- Forgery
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the First Class
Sourced & verified
Source: NCRB comparative table. Verified on 2026-07-11. Reference only — not legal advice. Verify against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on it in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNS equivalent of IPC 463?
- IPC Section 463 (Forgery) corresponds to Section 336(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which came into force on 1 July 2024.
- What is the punishment under BNS Section 336(2)?
- Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
- Is it bailable and cognizable?
- Bailable: Yes. Cognizable: No. Triable by: Magistrate of the First Class. Always verify against the bare Act.
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