The text is substantially unchanged

BNS Section 340 (1) is now IPC Section 470

340(1)

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Old law

BNS §340 (1)

340(1)

340(1). A false document or electronic record made wholly or in part by forgery is designated a forged document or electronic record.
Read more: BNS §340 (1)

New law

IPC §470

470. Forged document or electronic record.

470. A false document or electronic record made wholly or in part by forgery is designated "a forged document or electronic record".
Read more: IPC §470

Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.