BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 340 BNS

Forged document or electronic record and using it as genuine

Offence

(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,

Punishment

shall be punished in the same manner as if he had forged such document or electronic record.

Punishment summary

  • See punishment clause in section text.
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FAQ — Section 340 BNS

Section 340 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Forged document or electronic record and using it as genuine”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished in the same manner as if he had forged such document or electronic record.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.