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As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 29 has been replaced with BNS Section 2 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(Words “and includes electronic and digital record” are added. BNS Section 2(8) incorporates both the sections 29 and 29A of IPC and adds digital records.)

Please refer to BNS 2 for updated procedures & punishments.

The word ?document? denotes any matter expressed or described upon any substance by means of letters, figures or marks, or by more than one of those means, intended to be used, or which may be used, as evidence of that matter.


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What is IPC section 29?

Comment. The word document is used to describe any matter that has been expressed or described on any substance using letters, figures or marks or more than one, and which can be used as evidence.


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