BNSS Section 340 - Right of person against whom proceedings are insituted to be defended.
Description of BNSS Section 340 - Right of person against whom proceedings are insituted to be defended.
Any person accused of an offence before a Criminal Court, or against whom proceedings are instituted under this Sanhita, may of right be defended by an advocate of his choice.
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 340(1) | Counterfeiting a device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 467 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, or possessing counterfeit marked material. | Imprisonment for 7 years and fine. | Non-cognizable | Non-bailable |
Magistrate of the first class. |
| 340(2) | Counterfeiting a device or mark used for authenticating documents other than those described in section 467 of the Bhartiya Nyaya Sanhita, or possessing counterfeit marked material. | Imprisonment for 7 years and fine. | Non-cognizable | Non-bailable |
Magistrate of the first class. |