BNS 340 — Forged document or electronic record and using it as genuine.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Statutory text

340. (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  or  dishonestly  uses  as  genuine  any
document or electronic record which he knows or has reason to believe to
be a forged document or electronic record, shall be punished in the same
manner as if he had forged such document or electronic record.
Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit
forgery punishable under section 338.

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