Section 217 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with false information, with intent to cause Public servant to use his lawful power To the injury of another person. Under the old law this was Section 182 of the IPC.
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Section 217 BNS - False information, with intent to cause Public servant to use his lawful power To the injury of another person
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 217 - False information, with intent to cause Public servant to use his lawful power To the injury of another person
- Old provision
- Section 182 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 1 year, 10,000 rupees, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 217 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 182 IPC | Modified | The upper limit of imprisonment increased from six months to one year, and the fine increased from one thousand to ten thousand rupees., IPS, Director, CAPT Bhopal |
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