Section 182 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Making or using documents resembling currency-notes or bank-notes.
Making or using documents resembling currency-notes or bank-notes.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
(1) Whoever makes, or causes to be made, or uses for any purpose whatsoever, or delivers to any person, any document purporting to be, or in any way resembling, or so nearly resembling as to be calculated to deceive, any currency-note or bank-note shall be punished with fine which may extend to three hundred rupees.
(2) If any person, whose name appears on a document the making of which is an offence under sub-section (1), refuses, without lawful excuse, to disclose to a police officer on being so required the name and address of the person by whom it was printed or otherwise made, he shall be punished with fine which may extend to six hundred rupees.
(3) Where the name of any person appears on any document in respect of which any person is charged with an offence under sub-section (1) or on any other document used or distributed in connection with that document it may, until the contrary is proved, be presumed that the person caused the document to be made.
FAQ on Section 182 of BNS
1. What documents are considered fake under this law?
Documents that look like currency or bank notes, to the point of deceiving people, are considered fake.
2. What’s the punishment for making or using fake documents?
You can be fined up to ₹300 for making, using, or distributing such documents.
3. What if my name is on a fake document?
If your name appears on a fake document, it’s presumed you made it, unless you prove otherwise. If you refuse to disclose who made it, you can be fined up to ₹600.
4. What should I do if I find a fake document?
Report it to the police immediately and avoid using or circulating it.
5. Can I be punished for just possessing a fake document?
Possessing fake documents may put you at risk, especially if you can’t explain your involvement in their creation or use.