Section 341 of BNS : Section 341: Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 338.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a skilled engraver, creates a counterfeit seal that closely resembles the official seal of a prominent Indian university. He intends to use this seal to forge degree certificates for students who are willing to pay a hefty sum for a fake degree. Ravi is caught by the police with the counterfeit seal in his possession. Under Section 341(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi can be punished with imprisonment for life or a term extending up to seven years, and he will also be liable to pay a fine.

Example 2:

Sunita, an employee at a government office, finds a counterfeit stamp that looks like the official stamp used for property registration. She knows it is fake but decides to keep it in her drawer, thinking she might use it someday to help a friend with a property deal. Sunita ...

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