Updated on July 08, 2024 03:11:27 PM
Clause 337 of BNS defines Forgery in Court Record that is previously mentioned under the section 466 of Indian Penal Code. This includes a variety of acts, such as forming false documents or altering ones that already exist or using forgery as authentic. A broad variety of documents, including financial instruments, legal documents, and official certificates, are covered by this area.
Forgery in Court Record can also result in imprisonment and penalties for the accused. Until the accused is found not guilty, the claim of Forgery is just a claim. During trial, the accused can get bail with a promise to appear. In this article, we will go through the complete explanation of Forgery according to Clause 336 of BNS, punishments, penalties and bail provisions. Join us to understand the legal terms to comprehend the practical consequences.
Here, is an overview of Clause 337 of BNS given below:
Offence | Forgery in Court Records |
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Clause under BNS | Clause 337 |
Bail | Bailable |
Nature of Offence | Non-Cognizable |
Penalties and Punishments | Imprisonment for 7 years or Fine or Both |
Triable | Police station/Any Magistrate |
Clause 337 of BNS clearly defines that - Whoever forges a document or an electronic record, purporting to be a record or proceeding of or in a Court or an identity document issued by Government including voter identity card or Aadhaar Card, or a register of birth, marriage or burial, or a register kept by a public servant as such, or a certificate or document purporting to be made by a public servant in his official capacity, or an authority to institute or defend a suit, or to take any proceedings therein, or to confess judgment, or a power of attorney, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Here, the complete stepwise procedure of Bail is given below:
It is essential to seek legal help from an experienced lawyer, who provides complete guidance on the process of bail. Because mischief is a bailable offence the accused has to approach the police station where the accused has been arrested. Here, the lawyer also helps to prepare the application and representation in front of police during Bail procedure.
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On the behalf of yours, the lawyer draft a bail application. In this application they outlines all the relevance details, grounds for release and bail amount. This ensures that your application is solid and comprehensive. Your lawyer will tackle all the technicalities of submitting the application to the appropriate authority and ensuring it gets into the proper hands and follows all legal requirements.
If required, your lawyer can appear on your behalf in court to make arguments and plead for your release in relation to your bail application. At the end of the hearing, the bail can be granted or denied based on the seriousness of the offence, evidence, character and public interest. If the bail is granted, the accused is released but with some conditions such as bind payment, police check-ins and limited travelling.
If the court denies the bail, the accused has to stay in custody until trial. Some of the offices such as murder, kidnapping, etc restrict bail under BNS2. Therefore, taking legal guidance is crucial throughout the procedure.
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The BNS's Clause 337 outlines the penalties and bail requirements for document fabrication. It acts as a vital legal defence against dishonest practices meant to mislead people by using fabricated documentation. By guaranteeing due process through the bail process, the clause not only sets fines for offenders but also encourages justice system fairness and accountability. Clause 337 has a crucial role in upholding the rule of law and safeguarding public interests since it is necessary to preserve trust in a variety of transactions and institutions.
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