Section 240 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with giving false information respecting an Offence committed. Under the old law this was Section 203 of the IPC.
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Section 240 BNS - Giving false information respecting an Offence committed
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 240 - Giving false information respecting an Offence committed
- Old provision
- Section 203 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate.
Old law → Section 240 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 203 IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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