The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 488 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever makes use of any such false mark in any manner prohibited by the last foregoing section shall, unless he proves that he acted without intent to defraud, be punished as if he had committed an offence against that section. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both--Non-cognizable--Bailable--Triable by any Magistrate--Non-compoundable.