What is BNS Section 336 (4) in IPC?

BNS Section 336 (4) (336(4)) now corresponds to IPC Section 469 — 469. Forgery for purpose of harming reputation.. The text is substantially unchanged.

The text is substantially unchanged

BNS Section 336 (4) is now IPC Section 469

336(4)

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Old law

BNS §336 (4)

336(4)

336(4). Whoever commits forgery, intending that the document or electronic record forged shall harm the reputation of any party, or knowing that it is likely to be used for that purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.

469. Forgery for purpose of harming reputation.

469. Whoever commits forgery, intending that the document or electronic record forged shall harm the reputation of any party, or knowing that it is likely to be used for that purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.