What is the BNS Section 212 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 212 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 177. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 212 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 212 BNS is classified as: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

Is an offence under Section 212 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 212 BNS is: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 212 BNS?

Cases under Section 212 BNS are triable by: Any Magistrate under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 212 BNS?

Section 212 BNS deals with 'Furnishing false information'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 212

BNS Section 212: Furnishing false information

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 212?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 212 BNS is: Simple imprisonment forinformation to public6 months, or fine of servant.5,000 rupees, or both. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 177

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 212 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "furnishing false information". This section is part of the updated criminal code of India (BNS, 2023) which modernized the legal framework.

Real-World Scenario

"If an individual is found violating the provisions regarding furnishing false information as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 212 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Knowingly furnishing false

Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)

Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Any Magistrate

Punishment: Simple imprisonment forinformation to public6 months, or fine of servant.5,000 rupees, or both

If the information required

Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)

Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Any Magistrate

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📜 Official Statutory Provision

The upper limit of the fine has been increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees. “Bound under clause 5, section VII, Regulation III, 1821,of the Bengal Code” is replaced by “legally bound” in the illustration (b).

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