What is the BNS Section 345 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 345 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 479. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 345 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 345 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.

Is an offence under Section 345 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 345 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 345 BNS?

Cases under Section 345 BNS are triable by: Any Magistrate under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 345 BNS?

Section 345 BNS deals with '(1) Property mark'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 345

BNS Section 345: (1) Property mark

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 345?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 345 BNS is: Imprisonment for 1 year,mark with intent toor fine, or both. deceive or injure any person. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 479

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 345 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "(1) property mark". This section is part of the updated criminal code of India (BNS, 2023) which modernized the legal framework.

Real-World Scenario

"If an individual is found violating the provisions regarding (1) property mark as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 345 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Using a false property

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

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

Triable by: Any Magistrate

Punishment: Imprisonment for 1 year,mark with intent toor fine, or both. deceive or injure any person

📜 Official Statutory Provision

IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS. 345 (2) Using a false property mark. 481 IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. 345 (3) Punishment for using a false property mark. 482 Ditto.

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