Section 246 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with dishonestly making false claim in Court. Under the old law this was Section 209 of the IPC.
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Section 246 BNS - Dishonestly making false claim in Court
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 246 - Dishonestly making false claim in Court
- Old provision
- Section 209 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 2 years and fine.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 246 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 209 IPC | Modified | “'Court of Justice” is replaced by 'Court'. |
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