IPC → BNS
IPC Section 209 in BNS
IPC Section 209 corresponds to BNS Section 246 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 209 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 246 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 246 — Dishonestly making false claim in Court
Drafting note. “'Court of Justice” is replaced by 'Court'.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 209 in BNS?
IPC Section 209 is BNS Section 246 — Dishonestly making false claim in Court.
Has the provision changed?
“'Court of Justice” is replaced by 'Court'.
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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