What is the BNS Section 336 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 336 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 463. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 336 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 336 BNS is classified as: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 336?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 336 BNS is: Imprisonment for 2 years,or fine, or both.class. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Is an offence under Section 336 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 336 BNS is: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 336 BNS?

Cases under Section 336 BNS are triable by: Magistrate of the first class under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 336 BNS?

Section 336 BNS deals with '(1) Forgery'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 336

BNS Section 336: (1) Forgery

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 463

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 336 deals with the legal rules and penalties for CHEATING. In simple terms: Deceiving someone dishonestly to make them hand over property, money, or do something they wouldn't normally do.

Real-World Scenario

"Selling someone a gold-plated copper chain claiming it is 24K pure gold."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Forgery

Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)

Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Magistrate of the first class

Punishment: Imprisonment for 2 years,or fine, or both.class

Forgery for the purpose of

Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Magistrate of the first class

Punishment: Imprisonment for 7 yearscheating.and fine.class

Forgery for the purpose of

Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Magistrate of the first class

Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 yearsharming the reputation ofand fine.class. any person or knowing that it is likely to be used for that purpose

📜 Official Statutory Provision

Section is included as a sub-section in BNS. No other change. 336 (2) Forgery punishment. 465 Section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. No other Change. 336 (3) Forgery for purpose of cheating. 468 Ditto. 336 (4) Forgery for purpose of harming reputation. 469 Ditto.

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