201. Whoever, being a public servant, and being, as such public servant, charged with the preparation or translation of any document or electronic record, frames, prepares or translates that document or electronic record in a manner which he knows or believes to be incorrect, intending thereby to cause or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby cause injury to any person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
BNS Section 201: Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury
Section 201 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury. It replaces IPC 167 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 201 is cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 201 | Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury. | Imprisonment for 3 years, or fine, or both. | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 201
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 167: Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury
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