What is IPC Section 469 in BNS?

IPC Section 469 (469. Forgery for purpose of harming reputation.) now corresponds to BNS Section 336(4) — 336(4). The text is substantially unchanged.

The text is substantially unchanged

IPC Section 469 is now BNS Section 336(4)

469. Forgery for purpose of harming reputation.

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Old law

IPC §469

469. Forgery for purpose of harming reputation.

469. Whoever commits forgery, intending that the document or electronic record forged shall harm the reputation of any party, or knowing that it is likely to be used for that purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.

336(4)

336(4). Whoever commits forgery, intending that the document or electronic record forged shall harm the reputation of any party, or knowing that it is likely to be used for that purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.