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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

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 toChangeRemarks
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

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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