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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 contains the general definition of forgery?

Section 336(1) gives the general definition of forgery. Section 335 explains what amounts to making a false document or electronic record. Section 336(1) adds the specified…

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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 contains the general definition of forgery?

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Section 336(1) gives the general definition of forgery.

Section 335 explains what amounts to making a false document or electronic record. Section 336(1) adds the specified purpose, such as causing damage or supporting a claim or title.

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Section 336(1) defines forgery by making a false document or electronic record with a specified intent or purpose.

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Section 335 describes making a false document or electronic record.

Option C

Section 337 addresses forgery of specified records, including court records and public registers.

Option D

Section 340 concerns forged documents and electronic records and their use as genuine.

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