Section 336 of BNS : Section 336: Forgery.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a businessman, creates a fake property deed showing that he owns a piece of land that actually belongs to his neighbor, Suresh. Ravi then uses this forged document to secure a loan from a bank. When the bank discovers the forgery, Ravi is charged under Section 336 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 for making a false document with the intent to cause damage and to support a false claim. Ravi could face imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both.

Example 2:

Priya, an employee at a software company, hacks into her colleague's email account and sends a fraudulent email to their boss, falsely accusing the colleague of leaking company secrets. Priya's intention is to harm her colleague's reputation and get them fired. When the forgery is discovered, Priya is charged under Section 336 for creating a false electronic record with the intent to harm someone's reputation. Priya could face imprisonment for up to three years and a fine.

Example 3:

Aman, a student, alters his university's digital grade records to show that he has passed all his exams, even though he has failed several subjects. He then uses this forged electronic record to apply for a job. When the employer verifies the records and finds the forgery, Aman is charged under Section 336 for making a false electronic record with the intent to commit fraud. Aman could face imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine.

Example 4:

Sunita, a real estate agent, creates a fake rental agreement to show that a property is rented out at a higher rate than it actually is. She uses this forged document to convince a potential buyer to purchase the property at an inflated price. When the buyer discovers the forgery, Sunita is charged under Section 336 for making a false document with the intent to cause the buyer to part with property. Sunita could face imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both.