IPC 209 vs BNS 246: Dishonesty making false claim in Court
Section 209 of the Indian Penal Code is now section 246 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 96% of the old wording is kept; 2 words removed and nothing added.
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IPC section 209Dishonesty making false claim in Court
Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly, or with intent to injure or annoy any person, makes in a Court of Justice 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 246Dishonestly making false claim in Court
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.
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