IPC to BNS
IPC Section 468 in BNS: Section 336(3)
Section 468 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Forgery for purpose of cheating) corresponds to Section 336(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Last updated 9 October 2026
IPC 468 and BNS 336(3) at a glance
| IPC (old) | BNS (new) | |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 468 | 336(3) |
| Heading | Forgery for purpose of cheating | Forgery for purpose of cheating |
| Punishment | Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine. | Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine. |
| Mapping | Direct equivalent | |
What IPC Section 468 covered
Punishes forgery committed intending that the forged document or electronic record shall be used for the purpose of cheating.
What changed in BNS Section 336(3)
The punishment is unchanged. It is now sub-section (3) of BNS Section 336.
Punishment: IPC 468 compared with BNS 336(3)
The punishment is the same under both codes. Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine.
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IPC, because the repeal and savings clause in Section 358 of the BNS preserves liabilities and proceedings under the repealed Code.
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IPC 468: common questions
What is the new section for IPC 468?
IPC Section 468 (Forgery for purpose of cheating) corresponds to Section 336(3) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What is the punishment under BNS Section 336(3)?
Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine.
Does IPC Section 468 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IPC, because the repeal and savings clause in Section 358 of the BNS preserves liabilities and proceedings under the repealed Code.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 467 to BNS 338 · Forgery of valuable security
- IPC 471 to BNS 340(2) · Using forged document
- IPC 465 to BNS 336(2) · Forgery
- IPC 463 to BNS 336(1) · Forgery (definition)
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