Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 203BNS 240
Giving false information respecting an offence committed
BNS 240 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 203 is BNS 240
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, 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
- No change.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 240 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 203 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 203 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 240 it is bailable and non-cognizable, and is tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 203 under BNS?
BNS 240: imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
What is IPC 203 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 203 (Giving false information respecting an offence committed) corresponds to Section 240 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 203 and BNS 240?
No change.
How do I cite BNS 240 in a pleading?
Under Section 240 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 203 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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- IPC 198 → BNS 235 — Using as true a certificate known to be false
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- IPC 201 → BNS 238 — Causing disappearance of evidence ,or giving false information to screen offender
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