IPC → BNS
IPC 474 in BNS: Section 339
Having possession of document described in section 466 or 467 knowing it to be forged and intending to use it genuine
IPC
474
BNS
339
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 474 dealt with “Having possession of document described in section 466 or 467 knowing it to be forged and intending to use it genuine”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 339 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 474?
- IPC Section 474 (Having possession of document described in section 466 or 467 knowing it to be forged and intending to use it genuine) corresponds to Section 339 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 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
- IPC 473 → BNS 341(3) · Making or possessing counterfeit seal with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwise
- IPC 475 → BNS 342(1) · Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 467 or possessing counterfeit marked material
- IPC 476 → BNS 342(2) · Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents other than those described in section 467 or possessing counterfeit marked material
- IPC 477 → BNS 343 · Fraudulent cancellation destruction of will authority to adopt or valuable security
- IPC 477A → BNS 344 · Falsification of accounts