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Section 339 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023

    Having possession of document described in section 337 or section 338, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it as genuine.— Whoever has in his possession any document or electronic record, knowing the… 

    Section 340 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023

      Forged document or electronic record and using it as genuine.— (1) A false document or electronic record made wholly or in part by forgery is designated a forged document or electronic record. (2) Whoever fraudulently… 

      Section 341 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023

        Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 338.— (1) Whoever makes or counterfeits any seal, plate or other instrument for making an impression, intending that the same shall… 

        Section 342 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023

          Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material.— (1) Whoever counterfeits upon, or in the substance of, any material, any device or mark used for the… 

          Section 343 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023

            Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc., of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security.— Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly, or with intent to cause damage or injury to the public or to any person, cancels, destroys or defaces,… 

            Section 344 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023

              Falsification of accounts.— Whoever, being a clerk, officer or servant, or employed or acting in the capacity of a clerk, officer or servant, wilfully, and with intent to defraud, destroys, alters, mutilates or falsifies any…