BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 246 — Dishonestly making false claim in Court.
Replaces IPC Section 209.
Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly, or with intent to injure or annoy any person, makes in a Court any claim which he knows to be false, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Nearby sections
- 243 Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution.
- 244 Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution.
- 245 Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due.
- 247 Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due.
- 248 False charge of offence made with intent to injure.
- 249 Harbouring offender.
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