IPC §423 → BNS §322

Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration

Substantively sameConfidence: mediumStatus: cross checkedconsolidation context(observed)
View government sourcemha.gov.in(opens the Indian Penal Code, 1860 PDF on mha.gov.in in a new tab)
Last updated 2026-05-01 · Input coverage: full

Compiled by AI-assisted tools. Text verified against official sources where indicated. Field-level labels (AI-indicated / AI-inferred / Text-verified) apply per edge metadata. Verify current bail/cognizable status against official sources before relying on procedural claims. Last updated: 2026-04-28.

Jump to section

Comparison

Old law
IPC §423
Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration

423. Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration.—Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently signs, executes or becomes a party to any deed or instrument which purports to transfer or subject to any charge any property, or any interest therein, and which contains any false statement relating to the consideration for such transfer or charge, or relating to the person or persons for whose use or benefit it is really intended to operate, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

New law
BNS §322
Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration

Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently signs, executes or becomes a party to any deed or instrument which purports to transfer or subject to any charge any property, or any interest therein, and which contains any false statement relating to the consideration for such transfer or charge, or relating to the person or persons for whose use or benefit it is really intended to operate, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

What changedAI-inferred

IPC 423 character-identical to BNS 322.

Old position

IPC 423 is concerned with Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration. Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration

New position

BNS 322 preserves the framework with drafting modernisations as required by the new code. Topic: Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration. Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently signs, executes or becomes a party to any deed or instrument which purports to transfer or subject to any charge any property, or any interest therein, and which contains any false statement relating to

BNS 322 (Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration) preserves the framework of IPC 423. BNS 322 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code. ...

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

BNS 322 (Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration) preserves the framework of IPC 423. BNS 322 retains the operative provisions in substantively the same form, with drafting modernisation and structural updates as required by the new code.

BNS 322 text: Whoever dishonestly or fraudulently signs, executes or becomes a party to any deed or instrument which purports to transfer or subject to any charge any property, or any interest therein, and which contains any false statement relating to the consideration for such transfer or charge, or relating to the person or...

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IPC 423 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNS 322 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.

Frequently asked

BNS 322 (Dishonest or fraudulent execution of deed of transfer containing false statement of consideration). The relationship is classified as substantively_same — see the change-note above for the textual delta.

Government source

The statutory text above is compiled from the Act as published by the Government of India. The links open the full Act; use the PDF's search to find the section number. The linked government pages offer no link to a single section.

Newlaws.in is an independent site, not a government body. The mappings and notes on this page are its own AI-assisted comparison and are not published or endorsed by any government body.

Sources

Cite this page

Newlaws.in, IPC §423 → BNS §322 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-10-29, https://newlaws.in/ipc/423.

Compiled using AI-assisted tools · Source-linked · Last updated 2026-05-01

Not legal advice. Verify against the bare act and consult a qualified advocate for any specific matter.