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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 248 BNS - False charge of offence made with Intent to injure

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
248 - False charge of offence made with Intent to injure
Old provision
Section 211 IPC

Old law → Section 248 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 211 IPC Modified 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.

Section 248 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with false charge of offence made with Intent to injure. Under the old law this was Section 211 of the IPC.

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