Section 341 BNS: Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc. with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 338

Section 341 BNS: Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc. with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 338

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Section 341 BNS | BNS 341

341(1) BNS

Whoever makes or counterfeits any seal, plate or other instrument for making an impression, intending that the same shall be used for the purpose of committing any forgery which would be punishable under section 338 of this Sanhita, or, with such intent, has in his possession any such seal, plate or other instrument, knowing the same to be counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

341(2) BNS

Whoever makes or counterfeits any seal, plate or other instrument for making an impression, intending that the same shall be used for the purpose of committing any forgery which would be punishable under any section of this Chapter other than section 338, or, with such intent, has in his possession any such seal, plate or other instrument, knowing the same to be counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

341(3) BNS

Whoever possesses any seal, plate or other instrument knowing the same to be counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.

341(4) BNS

Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly uses as genuine any seal, plate or other instrument knowing or having reason to believe the same to be counterfeit, shall be punished in the same manner as if he had made or counterfeited such seal, plate or other instrument. 

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FAQs of BNS Section 341

  1. 341 BNS punishment and fine

    Punishment and fine under Section 341 of the BNS—

    341(1): Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
    341(2): Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
    341(3): Imprisonment for 3 years and fine.
    341(4): Same as if he had made or counterfeited such seal, plate or other instrument.

  2. 341 BNS cognizable or not

    The offence under all sub-sections of Section 341 of the BNS is cognizable.

  3. 341 BNS bailable or not

    The offence under all sub-sections of Section 341 of the BNS is bailable.

  4. 341 BNS trial court

    Offence specified in all sub-sections of Section 341 of the BNS is triable by the Magistrate of the first class.

Important Points

  • Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer can arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Non-Cognizable Offences: These are offences where a police officer cannot arrest a person without a warrant.
  • Bailable Offences: These are offences where the accused can get bail from the police station itself. All bailable offences are listed in the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • Non-Bailable Offences: Offences in which bail is not granted directly from the police station but after hearing the case in the court, the judge decides when bail will be granted. All non-bailable offences are listed in the first schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
  • In the above FAQ, “trial court” means the court that has jurisdiction to try the offence.
  • In the above FAQ, the expression “Magistrate of the first class” and “Any Magistrate” does not include Executive Magistrates.

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Reference Link: New Criminal Laws (BNS), Ministry of Home Affairs

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