Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 209BNS 246
Dishonestly making false claim in Court
BNS 246 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 209 is BNS 246
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 2 years and fine
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
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
- "'Court of Justice" is replaced by 'Court'.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 246 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 209 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 209 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 246 it is bailable and non-cognizable, and is tried by Magistrate of the first class. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 209 under BNS?
BNS 246: imprisonment up to 2 years and fine.
What is IPC 209 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 209 (Dishonestly making false claim in Court) corresponds to Section 246 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 209 and BNS 246?
"'Court of Justice" is replaced by 'Court'.
How do I cite BNS 246 in a pleading?
Under Section 246 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 209 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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