IPC → BNS
IPC Section 205 in BNS
IPC Section 205 corresponds to BNS Section 242 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 205 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 242 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 242 — False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever falsely personates another, and in such assumed character makes any admission or statement, or confesses judgment, or causes any process to be issued or becomes bail or security, or does any other act in any suit or criminal prosecution, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 205 in BNS?
IPC Section 205 is BNS Section 242 — False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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