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IPC 236 → BNS Removed: Abetting Counterfeiting

IPC Section 236 (Abetting Counterfeiting) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now removed under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.

Old Law — IPC 1860

236

Abetting Counterfeiting

Abetting in India the counterfeiting out of India of coin

New Law — BNS 2023

Removed

Abetting Counterfeiting

Punishment / Liability

Same

Key Change / Note

Merged provisions

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What changed for IPC 236?

IPC 236 dealt with abetting counterfeiting — abetting in india the counterfeiting out of india of coin. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 this provision has been removed: Merged provisions. No fresh FIR is registered under IPC 236 for conduct on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 236 (Abetting Counterfeiting): Removed under the BNS 2023

IPC Section 236 dealt with abetting counterfeiting — abetting in india the counterfeiting out of india of coin. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, this provision has been removed. Merged provisions.

Because IPC 236 no longer carries a direct successor section, no fresh FIR is registered under it for conduct on or after 1 July 2024. Matters registered earlier continue under the old provision as per the saving clause of the BNS. Confirm the current position from the BNS bare act before relying on this mapping.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 236?

IPC Section 236 (Abetting Counterfeiting) has been removed in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Merged provisions.

What is the punishment under BNS Removed?

Same

What is the key difference between IPC 236 and BNS Removed?

Merged provisions

Is IPC 236 still valid in India?

IPC Section 236 (Abetting Counterfeiting) stands removed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. The Indian Penal Code 1860 was repealed on 1 July 2024, so no fresh FIR is registered under IPC 236; pending abetting counterfeiting cases continue under the old provision.