IPC 463 to BNS 336(1): Forgery
Section 463 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 336(1) BNS (2023)
IPC 463 to BNS 336(1) at a Glance
Section 463 IPC (Forgery) is now Section 336(1) BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. What changed is set out below.
What Changed From IPC 463 to BNS 336(1)?
Section 463 IPC corresponds to Section 336(1) BNS. The definition of forgery is carried forward into Section 336(1) BNS without any change in wording. Section 336 BNS consolidates the definition with three punishing sections: Section 465 IPC becomes Section 336(2) BNS, Section 468 IPC becomes Section 336(3) BNS, and Section 469 IPC becomes Section 336(4) BNS.
IPC 463 vs BNS 336(1): Comparison Table
| Aspect | IPC 1860 (repealed) | BNS 2023 (in force) |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 463 | 336(1) |
| Offence | Forgery | Same |
| Punishment | None. Section 463 IPC defines forgery and prescribes no punishment. Penalties are provided under Section 465 IPC for general forgery and under Section 466 to Section 469 IPC for aggravated forms. | None. Section 336(1) BNS defines forgery and prescribes no punishment. Penalties are provided under Section 336(2) BNS for general forgery and under Sections 336(3), 336(4), 337, and 338 BNS for aggravated forms. |
| Fine | None. Section 463 IPC prescribes no fine. Fines are provided under Section 465 IPC and subsequent sections according to the nature of the forgery. | None. Section 336(1) BNS prescribes no fine. Fines are provided under Section 336(2) BNS and subsequent provisions according to the nature of the forgery. |
| Bail | Non-Bailable | Same |
| Cognizance | Non-Cognizable | Same |
| Compoundable | Non-Compoundable | Same |
IPC 463 and BNS 336(1): Bare Act Text Side by Side
Section 463, IPC 1860
Section 336(1), BNS 2023
Ingredients: IPC 463 vs BNS 336(1)
- The accused made a false document or false electronic record, or part of a document or electronic record, within the meaning of Section 464 IPC
- The accused acted with intent to cause damage or injury to the public or to any person, or to support any claim or title, or to cause any person to part with property, or to enter into any express or implied contract, or with intent to commit fraud or that fraud may be committed
- Making a false document or false electronic record, or part of a document or electronic record, as defined in Section 335 BNS
- Acting with intent to cause damage or injury to the public or to any person, or to support any claim or title, or to cause any person to part with property, or to enter into any express or implied contract, or with intent to commit fraud or that fraud may be committed
What IPC 463 to BNS 336(1) Means for Pending Cases
FAQs: IPC 463 to BNS 336(1)
What changed in the definition of forgery when Section 463 IPC became Section 336(1) BNS?▼
The definition is unchanged in substance and wording. Section 336(1) BNS reproduces Section 463 IPC, while the punishments formerly in Section 465 IPC, Section 468 IPC and Section 469 IPC are consolidated into subsequent sub-sections of Section 336 BNS.
Where does Section 463 IPC sit in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita?▼
It sits in Section 336(1) BNS, in Chapter XVIII, Of Offences Relating to Documents and to Property Marks.
Does Section 463 IPC or Section 336(1) BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼
Section 463 IPC. Section 358 BNS repealed the IPC from 1 July 2024 but saves any liability already incurred under it, so an act done before that date is still dealt with under Section 463 IPC. Section 336(1) BNS governs acts done on or after 1 July 2024.
Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.
Sources: Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 16 Oct 2026 ·