Section 266 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
Section 266 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, addresses the offense of forgery. It criminalizes the act of making a false document or electronic record with the intent to deceive or harm another person. The section outlines various forms of forgery, including the creation of false documents, electronic records, or signatures, and provides penalties for those found guilty of such offenses.
The BNS, enacted in December 2023 and effective from July 1, 2024, replaces the Indian Penal Code (IPC) and introduces several reforms to the criminal justice system. While the BNS retains many provisions from the IPC, it also introduces new offenses and modifies existing ones to address contemporary issues such as cybercrime and financial fraud. The law aims to modernize the criminal justice system and align it with current societal needs.(
For detailed information on Section 266 and other provisions of the BNS, you can refer to the official text of the law or consult legal professionals specializing in Indian criminal law.
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