IPC → BNS

IPC Section 209 in BNS

IPC Section 209 corresponds to BNS Section 246 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Penal Code, 1860, Section 209
New provision246
New ActBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

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.

Read the full text of BNS Section 246

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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