IPC §480
[Repealed.]
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Comparison
480. [Using a false trade mark.] Rep. by the Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958 (43 of 1958), s. 135and Sch. (w.e.f. 25- 11-1959).
What changedAI-inferred
IPC 480 (using false trade mark) repealed by Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958..
Old position
IPC 480 is concerned with [Repealed.]. [Using a false trade mark
New position
BNS has no direct counterpart in the new code.
IPC 480 (using false trade mark) repealed by Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958..
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
IPC 480 (using false trade mark) repealed by Trade and Merchandise Marks Act, 1958..
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
Cases registered or proceedings initiated before 1 July 2024 are governed by IPC 480. Where IPC 480 has no successor in the new code, the legal effect depends on whether the matter is one of pre-BNS repeal, externalisation to a sister statute, or constitutional displacement — see the change-note above and the linked sources for specifics.
Frequently asked
IPC 480 has no direct counterpart in the new code. See the change-note above for the specific reason — common patterns include pre-BNS repeal by an earlier amending act, externalisation to a sister statute (e.g., Legal Metrology Act, Mental Healthcare Act), constitutional displacement by a Supreme Court ruling, or editorial omission.
Sources
- India Code — Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Gazette of India — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Cite this page
Newlaws.in, IPC §480 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-14, https://newlaws.in/ipc/480.
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