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SECTION 488 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishment for making use of any such false mark
Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.)
Please refer to BNS 350 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 488 in Simple Words
If someone uses a false mark in a way prohibited by the previous section and cannot prove that they had no intent to defraud, they will be punished as if they committed an offense under that section.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Making use of any such false mark | 3 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Making use of any such false mark
Punishment : 3 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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