IPC to BNS
IPC Section 463 in BNS: Section 336(1)
Section 463 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Forgery) corresponds to Section 336(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Last updated 9 October 2026
IPC 463 and BNS 336(1) at a glance
| IPC (old) | BNS (new) | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 463 | 336(1) |
| Heading | Forgery | Forgery |
| Punishment | Definition only. Punishment is in IPC Section 465. | Definition only. Punishment is in BNS Section 336(2). |
| Mapping | Direct equivalent | |
What IPC Section 463 covered
Defines forgery: making a false document or false electronic record, or part of one, with intent to cause damage or injury, to support a claim or title, to cause a person to part with property, to enter into a contract, or to commit fraud.
What changed in BNS Section 336(1)
IPC Sections 463, 465, 468 and 469 become the four sub-sections of BNS Section 336. The definition is the same.
Punishment: IPC 463 compared with BNS 336(1)
- Under IPC Section 463
- Definition only. Punishment is in IPC Section 465.
- Under BNS Section 336(1)
- Definition only. Punishment is in BNS Section 336(2).
Which law applies: IPC or BNS?
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. An offence committed before that date continues to be investigated, tried and punished under the IPC, because the repeal and savings clause in Section 358 of the BNS preserves liabilities and proceedings under the repealed Code.
Read the full text of both provisions before you cite them. The official bare acts are published on India Code.
IPC 463: common questions
What is the new section for IPC 463?
IPC Section 463 (Forgery) corresponds to Section 336(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What is the punishment under BNS Section 336(1)?
Definition only. Punishment is in BNS Section 336(2).
Does IPC Section 463 still apply to older cases?
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. An offence committed before that date continues to be investigated, tried and punished under the IPC, because the repeal and savings clause in Section 358 of the BNS preserves liabilities and proceedings under the repealed Code.
Related IPC sections
- IPC 465 to BNS 336(2) · Forgery
- IPC 467 to BNS 338 · Forgery of valuable security
- IPC 468 to BNS 336(3) · Forgery for cheating
- IPC 471 to BNS 340(2) · Using forged document
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