IPC → BNS
IPC Section 208 in BNS
IPC Section 208 corresponds to BNS Section 245 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 208 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 245 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 245 — Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever fraudulently causes or suffers a decree or order to be passed against him at the suit of any person for a sum not due or for a larger sum than is due to such person or for any property or interest in property to which such person is not entitled, or fraudulently causes or suffers a decree or order to be executed against him after it has been satisfied, or for anything in respect of which it has been satisfied, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. Illustration. A institutes a suit against Z. Z, kn…
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 208 in BNS?
IPC Section 208 is BNS Section 245 — Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due.
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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