Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 211BNS 248
False charge of offence made with intent to injure
BNS 248 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 211 is BNS 248
- BNS 248(a)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 5 years, or fine up to two lakh rupees, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Magistrate of the first class
- BNS 248(b)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 5 years, or fine up to two lakh rupees, or both
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Court of Session
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 imprisonment is increased from two years to five years and from seven years to ten years, and the fine is defined as up to two lakh rupees.
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Under Section 248 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 211 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 211 bailable or non-bailable?
BNS 248(a): bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Magistrate of the first class. BNS 248(b): bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Court of Session. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 211 under BNS?
BNS 248(a): imprisonment up to 5 years, or fine up to two lakh rupees, or both. BNS 248(b): imprisonment up to 5 years, or fine up to two lakh rupees, or both.
What is IPC 211 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 211 (False charge of offence made with intent to injure) corresponds to Section 248 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 211 and BNS 248?
The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from two years to five years and from seven years to ten years, and the fine is defined as up to two lakh rupees.
How do I cite BNS 248 in a pleading?
Under Section 248 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 211 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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