Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 342 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 342: (1) Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Counterfeiting a device or
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Magistrate of the first class
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for life, ormark used for authenticatingimprisonment forclass. documents described in7 years and fine. section 338 or possessing counterfeit marked material
Counterfeiting a device or
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Magistrate of the first class
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment formark used for authenticating7 years and fine.class. documents other than those described in section 338 or possessing counterfeit marked material