IPC → BNS
IPC 468 in BNS: Section 336(3)
Forgery for purpose of cheating
IPC
468
BNS
336(3)
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 468 dealt with “Forgery for purpose of cheating”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 336(3) of the BNS. The Sanhita renumbered the whole code, so the old IPC number does not carry over — this is the official mapping.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence. Bailable / cognizable status, the exact punishment and the trying court for this section are not yet in our hand-verified guide set — check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on them.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official IPC/BNS Section Table. Compiled 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 468?
- IPC Section 468 (Forgery for purpose of cheating) corresponds to Section 336(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, per the official NCRB comparative table.
- When did the BNS replace the IPC?
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860 with effect from 1 July 2024. Cases registered before that date continue to be tried under the IPC.
Nearby sections
- IPC 464 → BNS 335 · Making a false document
- IPC 465 → BNS 336(2) · Punishment for forgery
- IPC 466 → BNS 337 · Forgery of record of Court or of public register
- IPC 467 → BNS 338 · Forgery of valuable security will
- IPC 469 → BNS 336(4) · Forgery for purpose of harming reputation
- IPC 470 → BNS 340(1) · Forged document or electronic record
- IPC 471 → BNS 340(2) · Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record
- IPC 472 → BNS 341(1) · Making or possessing counterfeit seal with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 467