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

Q: What does Section 341 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deal with?

Section 341 BNS pertains to "Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 338.". It is part of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 341 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) prescribes making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 338. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 341 BNS still in force?

Yes, Section 341 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 341 BNS?

धारा 341 BNS is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 341 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Section 341 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) prescribes making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 338. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 341 BNS?

Dhara 341 BNS is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 341 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 341 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) prescribes making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 338. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 341 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023?

Cite as: "Section 341, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, § 341 (India).

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(1) Whoever makes or counterfeits any seal, plate or other instrument for making an impression, intending that the same shall be used for the purpose of committing any forgery which would be punishable under section 338 of this Sanhita, or, with such intent, has in his possession any such seal, plate or other instrument, knowing the same to be counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
(2) Whoever makes or counterfeits any seal, plate or other instrument for making an impression, intending that the same shall be used for the purpose of committing any forgery which would be punishable under any section of this Chapter other than section 338, or, with such intent, has in his possession any such seal, plate or other instrument, knowing the same to be counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
(3) Whoever possesses any seal, plate or other instrument knowing the same to be counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
(4) Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly uses as genuine any seal, plate or other instrument knowing or having reason to believe the same to be counterfeit, shall be punished in the same manner as if he had made or counterfeited such seal, plate or other instrument.