Section 182 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 deals with false information, with intent to cause Public servant to use his lawful power To the injury of another person. Under the new law this is Section 217 of the BNS.
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Section 182 IPC - False information, with intent to cause Public servant to use his lawful power To the injury of another person
Section 182 IPC is now
Section 217 of the BNS
- the BNS replaced the IPC on 1 July 2024.
- Act
- Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Section
- 182 - False information, with intent to cause Public servant to use his lawful power To the injury of another person
- New provision
- Section 217 BNS
IPC → BNS: what changed
| This section | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 217 BNS | 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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