What is the BNS Section 337 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 337 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 466. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 337 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 337 BNS is classified as: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary). 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.

Is an offence under Section 337 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 337 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 337 BNS?

Cases under Section 337 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 337 BNS?

Section 337 BNS deals with 'Forgery of record of Court or of public register, etc'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 337

BNS Section 337: Forgery of record of Court or of public register, etc

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 337?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 337 BNS is: Imprisonment for 7 yearsCourt or of a Registrar ofand fineclass. Births, etc., kept by a public servant. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 466

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 337 deals with the legal rules and penalties for FORGERY. In simple terms: Creating a fake document, signature, or electronic record to cheat someone, cause damage, or support a false claim.

Real-World Scenario

"Signing your parent's name on a school progress report or forging a signatures on a land deed."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Forgery of a record of a

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

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

Triable by: Magistrate of the first class

Punishment: Imprisonment for 7 yearsCourt or of a Registrar ofand fineclass. Births, etc., kept by a public servant

📜 Official Statutory Provision

“Court or an identity document issued by the government, including a voter identity card or Aadhaar card,” is added, and “baptism” is excluded.

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