BNS Section 338

BNS Section 338: Forgery of valuable security, will, etc

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 467

Procedural Classification Summary

Forgery of a valuable

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 life,security, will, or authorityor imprisonment forclass. to make or transfer any10 years and fine. valuable security, or to receive any money, etc. When the valuable securityImprisonment for life,is a promissory note of the or imprisonment forclass. Central Government.10 years and fine

Official Legal Provision / Summary

No change.