IPC 480→REPEALED

IPC 480: Using a false trade mark (Repealed)

Section 480 of IPC has been repealed and has no equivalent in BNS 2023.

What Happened to IPC 480?

Section 480 IPC had stood repealed since 1959 when the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the IPC. The Sanhita contains no corresponding section and does not govern trade marks, which are dealt with under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

IPC 480 Is Repealed

Section 480 (Using a false trade mark) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 has been repealed and has no corresponding section in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Repealed. Section 480 IPC was repealed by the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 contains no equivalent section for false trade marks.

What IPC 480 Means for Pending Cases

For Section 480 IPC (now Section REPEALED BNS): for an act done before the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force, the IPC applies, but Section 480 IPC had already been repealed in 1959. Offences involving false trade marks continue to be prosecuted under the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

FAQs: IPC 480

What changed regarding Section 480 IPC under the BNS?▼

Section 480 IPC was repealed in 1959 and has no equivalent in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which contains no trade mark provisions.

Does the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita have a counterpart to Section 480 IPC?▼

No. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita contains no section on using a false trade mark, as trade marks are governed by the Trade Marks Act, 1999.

Which Code governs an act covered by Section 480 IPC and done before 1 July 2024?▼

The IPC. Section 358 BNS repeals the IPC but saves anything done or any liability incurred under it before that date.

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 ·