Just a moment...
Press 'Enter' to add multiple search terms. Rules for Better Search
No Folders have been created
Are you sure you want to delete "My most important" ?
NOTE:
Don't have an account? Register Here
<h1>Section 342: Counterfeiting Authentication Devices for Documents Leads to Severe Penalties Including Life Imprisonment and Fines.</h1> Section 342 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, addresses the offense of counterfeiting devices or marks used for authenticating documents. It penalizes individuals who counterfeit such devices or marks on materials with the intent to authenticate forged documents. The punishment for counterfeiting devices related to documents under section 338 includes life imprisonment or imprisonment up to seven years, along with a fine. For other documents or electronic records, the penalty is imprisonment up to seven years and a fine. The statute aims to deter the falsification of authentication marks to maintain document integrity.