Updated on December 27, 2024 12:58:33 PM
Clause 346 of BNS defines the offences related to the Tampering with Property Mark with intent of causing injury, which is previously mentioned under the Section 489 of the Indian Penal Code. Basically, Property Mark used to denote movable property belonging to a particular person.If any person uses that mark that seems like they belong to someone else, it is called a Tampering with property mark and it is a punishable offence.
However, Tampering property marks can also result in imprisonment and penalties for the accused. Until the accused is found not guilty, the claim of Temparing 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 346 of BNS, punishments, penalties and bail provisions. Join us to understand the legal terms to comprehend the practical consequences.
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Here, is an overview of Clause 346 of BNS given below:
| Offence | Tampering with Property Mark |
|---|---|
| Clause under BNS | Clause 346 |
| Bail | Bailable |
| Nature of Offence | Non-Cognizable |
| Penalties and Punishments | Imprisonment for 1 year or Fine or Both |
| Triable | Police station/Any Magistrate |
Clause 346 of BNS clearly defines that -
“ Whoever removes, destroys, defaces or adds to any property mark, intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby cause injury to any person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.”
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 foundation for preserving the integrity of property markings is found in BNS Clause 346. The law emphasises how crucial it is to protect ownership authenticity and stop fraud by making it illegal to tamper with property marks. When it comes to crimes involving the tampering of property marks, the prescribed penalty and bail process guarantee justice and accountability. Promoting trust and stability in society requires respecting the inviolability of property rights, and Clause 346 is an essential tool for preserving this balance and discouraging people from acting dishonestly.
Bail is the temporary release of an accused individual from custody, which usually requires the payment of a set fee. It secures their presence at the trial while maintaining their innocence.
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