What is the BNS Section 338 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 338 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 467. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 338 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 338 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 338 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 338 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 338 BNS?

Cases under Section 338 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 338 BNS?

Section 338 BNS deals with 'Forgery of valuable security, will, etc'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 338

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

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 338?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 338 BNS is: 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. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 467

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 338 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 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 Statutory Provision

No change.

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