Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 177BNS 212
Furnishing false information
BNS 212 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 177 is BNS 212
- BNS 212(a)
- Punishment
- Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or fine up to five thousand rupees, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
- BNS 212(b)
- Punishment
- Simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or fine up to five thousand rupees, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- The upper limit of the fine has been increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
- "Bound under clause 5, section VII, Regulation III, 1821,of the Bengal Code" is replaced by "legally bound" in the illustration (b).
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Under Section 212 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 177 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 177 bailable or non-bailable?
BNS 212(a): bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Any Magistrate. BNS 212(b): bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 177 under BNS?
BNS 212(a): simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or fine up to five thousand rupees, or both. BNS 212(b): simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or fine up to five thousand rupees, or both.
What is IPC 177 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 177 (Furnishing false information) corresponds to Section 212 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 177 and BNS 212?
The upper limit of the fine has been increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees. "Bound under clause 5, section VII, Regulation III, 1821,of the Bengal Code" is replaced by "legally bound" in the illustration (b).
How do I cite BNS 212 in a pleading?
Under Section 212 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 177 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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