IPC → BNS
IPC 485 in BNS: Section 348
Making or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property mark
IPC
485
BNS
348
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 485 dealt with “Making or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property mark”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 348 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 485?
- IPC Section 485 (Making or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property mark) corresponds to Section 348 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 481 → BNS 345(2) · Using a false property mark
- IPC 482 → BNS 345(3) · Punishment for using a false property mark
- IPC 483 → BNS 347(1) · Counterfeiting a property mark used by another
- IPC 484 → BNS 347(2) · Counterfeiting a mark used by a public servant
- IPC 486 → BNS 349 · Selling goods marked with a counterfeit property mark
- IPC 487 → BNS 350(1) · Making a false mark upon any receptacle containing goods
- IPC 488 → BNS 350(2) · Punishment for making use of any such false mark
- IPC 489B → BNS 179 · Using as genuine forged or counterfeit currency-notes or bank-notes