Section 348 BNS: Making or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property mark

Section 348 BNS | BNS 348

Whoever makes or has in his possession any die, plate or other instrument for the purpose of counterfeiting a property mark, or has in his possession a property mark for the purpose of denoting that any goods belong to a person to whom they do not belong, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

FAQs of BNS Section 348

  1. 348 BNS punishment and fine

    Punishment and fine under Section 348 of the BNS: Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both. 

  2. 348 BNS cognizable or not

    The offence under Section 348 of the BNS is non-cognizable.

  3. 348 BNS bailable or not

    The offence under Section 348 of the BNS is bailable.

  4. 348 BNS trial court

    Offence specified in Section 348 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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