246. Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly, or with intent to injure or annoy any person, makes in a Court any claim which he knows to be false, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNS Section 246: Dishonestly making false claim in Court
Section 246 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with dishonestly making false claim in Court. It replaces IPC 209 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 246 is non-cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246 | False claim in a Court. | Imprisonment for 2 years and fine. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 246
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 209: Dishonesty making false claim in Court
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